Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1987
Record holder : Abdul Qadir of Pakistan holds the record (45 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1987.
1. Abdul Qadir - 45 wickets
At the top of list is Abdul Qadir of Pakistan. He took 45 wickets in 16 innings of 10 matches at 2.36 economy, 25.08 average and 63.7 strike rate.
2. Richard Hadlee - 39 wickets
At no. 2 position is Richard Hadlee of New Zealand. He took 39 wickets in 12 innings of 7 matches at 2.62 economy, 20.74 average and 47.3 strike rate.
3. Courtney Walsh - 32 wickets
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He took 32 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.81 economy, 18.84 average and 40.2 strike rate.
4. Wasim Akram - 31 wickets
At no. 4 position is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He took 31 wickets in 19 innings of 12 matches at 2.57 economy, 31.58 average and 73.5 strike rate.
5. Imran Khan - 29 wickets
Then comes our Imran Khan of Pakistan. He took 29 wickets in 14 innings of 10 matches at 2.9 economy, 29.2 average and 60.3 strike rate.
6. Maninder Singh - 28 wickets
At no. 6 position is Maninder Singh of India. He took 28 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.22 economy, 31.1 average and 83.8 strike rate.
7. Tauseef Ahmed - 26 wickets
At position no. 7 is Tauseef Ahmed of Pakistan. He took 26 wickets in 13 innings of 8 matches at 2.33 economy, 34.3 average and 88 strike rate.
8. Kapil Dev - 23 wickets
Next in the list is Kapil Dev of India. He took 23 wickets in 17 innings of 9 matches at 2.66 economy, 35.47 average and 79.8 strike rate.
9. Iqbal Qasim - 22 wickets
At position no. 9 is Iqbal Qasim of Pakistan. He took 22 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.36 economy, 28.86 average and 73.1 strike rate.
10. Neil Foster - 21 wickets
Then comes our Neil Foster of England. He took 21 wickets in 8 innings of 7 matches at 2.44 economy, 21.09 average and 51.8 strike rate.