Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1981

Record holder : Dennis Lillee of Australia holds the record (85 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1981.

1. Dennis Lillee - 85 wickets

At the top of list is Dennis Lillee of Australia. He took 85 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.88 economy, 20.95 average and 43.6 strike rate.

2. Ian Botham - 62 wickets

At no. 2 position is Ian Botham of England. He took 62 wickets in 21 innings of 13 matches at 2.84 economy, 25.54 average and 53.8 strike rate.

3. Terry Alderman - 54 wickets

At position no. 3 is Terry Alderman of Australia. He took 54 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 2.74 economy, 22.62 average and 49.4 strike rate.

4. Kapil Dev - 33 wickets

Next in the list is Kapil Dev of India. He took 33 wickets in 16 innings of 9 matches at 2.83 economy, 30.78 average and 65.2 strike rate.

5. Bob Willis - 33 wickets

Next in the list is Bob Willis of England. He took 33 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.72 economy, 25.12 average and 55.2 strike rate.

6. Bruce Yardley - 30 wickets

Next in the list is Bruce Yardley of Australia. He took 30 wickets in 10 innings of 6 matches at 2.52 economy, 22.83 average and 54.3 strike rate.

7. Graham Dilley - 29 wickets

Then comes our Graham Dilley of England. He took 29 wickets in 14 innings of 9 matches at 3.21 economy, 31.31 average and 58.4 strike rate.

8. Michael Holding - 28 wickets

At no. 8 position is Michael Holding of West Indies. He took 28 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.47 economy, 15.07 average and 36.6 strike rate.

9. Colin Croft - 27 wickets

Then comes our Colin Croft of West Indies. He took 27 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.86 economy, 20.55 average and 43.1 strike rate.

10. Dilip Doshi - 26 wickets

Next in the list is Dilip Doshi of India. He took 26 wickets in 13 innings of 8 matches at 1.85 economy, 31.96 average and 103.6 strike rate.