Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1989
Record holder : Terry Alderman of Australia holds the record (50 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1989.
1. Terry Alderman - 50 wickets
The record is held by Terry Alderman of Australia. He took 50 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 2.46 economy, 21.34 average and 51.8 strike rate.
2. Merv Hughes - 38 wickets
Then comes our Merv Hughes of Australia. He took 38 wickets in 20 innings of 11 matches at 3.07 economy, 31.57 average and 61.5 strike rate.
3. Geoff Lawson - 32 wickets
At position no. 3 is Geoff Lawson of Australia. He took 32 wickets in 14 innings of 8 matches at 2.65 economy, 30.75 average and 69.4 strike rate.
4. Kapil Dev - 30 wickets
Next in the list is Kapil Dev of India. He took 30 wickets in 12 innings of 8 matches at 2.41 economy, 25.43 average and 63.1 strike rate.
5. Malcolm Marshall - 26 wickets
Then comes our Malcolm Marshall of West Indies. He took 26 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.33 economy, 16.65 average and 42.7 strike rate.
6. Courtney Walsh - 23 wickets
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He took 23 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.41 economy, 20.47 average and 50.9 strike rate.
7. Imran Khan - 20 wickets
Then comes our Imran Khan of Pakistan. He took 20 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.43 economy, 35.1 average and 86.6 strike rate.
8. Wasim Akram - 18 wickets
At no. 8 position is Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He took 18 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 2.69 economy, 30.61 average and 68.2 strike rate.
9. Trevor Hohns - 17 wickets
At position no. 9 is Trevor Hohns of Australia. He took 17 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 2.27 economy, 34.11 average and 89.8 strike rate.
10. Ian Bishop - 16 wickets
At position no. 10 is Ian Bishop of West Indies. He took 16 wickets in 7 innings of 4 matches at 2.7 economy, 23.12 average and 51.3 strike rate.