Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1985
Record holder : Richard Hadlee of New Zealand holds the record (64 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1985.
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Richard Hadlee - 64 wickets
The record is held by Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He took 64 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 2.58 economy, 17.43 average and 40.4 strike rate.
2. Craig McDermott - 36 wickets
Next in the list is Craig McDermott of Australia. He took 36 wickets in 15 innings of 10 matches at 3.45 economy, 36.47 average and 63.3 strike rate.
3. Ian Botham - 31 wickets
At no. 3 position is Ian Botham of England. He took 31 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 3.39 economy, 27.58 average and 48.7 strike rate.
4. Ewen Chatfield - 29 wickets
Next in the list is Ewen Chatfield of New Zealand. He took 29 wickets in 16 innings of 9 matches at 2.41 economy, 29.62 average and 73.6 strike rate.
5. Kapil Dev - 28 wickets
Next in the list is Kapil Dev of India. He took 28 wickets in 14 innings of 7 matches at 2.77 economy, 29.39 average and 63.5 strike rate.
6. Geoff Lawson - 27 wickets
At position no. 6 is Geoff Lawson of Australia. He took 27 wickets in 12 innings of 8 matches at 2.96 economy, 38.51 average and 77.9 strike rate.
7. Malcolm Marshall - 27 wickets
Then comes our Malcolm Marshall of West Indies. He took 27 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 2.85 economy, 18 average and 37.8 strike rate.
8. Rumesh Ratnayake - 26 wickets
Next in the list is Rumesh Ratnayake of Sri Lanka. He took 26 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 3.08 economy, 28.23 average and 54.8 strike rate.
9. Wasim Akram - 20 wickets
At no. 9 position is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He took 20 wickets in 8 innings of 5 matches at 2.45 economy, 24.2 average and 59.2 strike rate.
10. Ashantha de Mel - 19 wickets
At position no. 10 is Ashantha de Mel of Sri Lanka. He took 19 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 3.45 economy, 41.42 average and 71.8 strike rate.