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.

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1. Pakistan 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. New Zealand 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. West Indies 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. Pakistan 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. Pakistan 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. India 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. Pakistan 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. India 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. Pakistan 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. England 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.

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