Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1997
Record holder : Shane Warne of Australia holds the record (68 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1997.
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Shane Warne - 68 wickets
The record is held by Shane Warne of Australia. He took 68 wickets in 28 innings of 15 matches at 2.43 economy, 24.42 average and 60.1 strike rate.
2. Glenn McGrath - 63 wickets
At position no. 2 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He took 63 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 2.59 economy, 21.38 average and 49.4 strike rate.
3. Muthiah Muralidaran - 40 wickets
At position no. 3 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 40 wickets in 13 innings of 9 matches at 2.52 economy, 31.65 average and 75.1 strike rate.
4. Allan Donald - 38 wickets
Next in the list is Allan Donald of South Africa. He took 38 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.8 economy, 24.97 average and 53.3 strike rate.
5. Anil Kumble - 36 wickets
At position no. 5 is Anil Kumble of India. He took 36 wickets in 18 innings of 12 matches at 2.71 economy, 43.94 average and 97 strike rate.
6. Mushtaq Ahmed - 36 wickets
Then comes our Mushtaq Ahmed of Pakistan. He took 36 wickets in 14 innings of 8 matches at 3.01 economy, 30.52 average and 60.7 strike rate.
7. Darren Gough - 35 wickets
At no. 7 position is Darren Gough of England. He took 35 wickets in 12 innings of 7 matches at 3.23 economy, 24.91 average and 46.2 strike rate.
8. Andy Caddick - 32 wickets
Next in the list is Andy Caddick of England. He took 32 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 3.01 economy, 25.25 average and 50.1 strike rate.
9. Saqlain Mushtaq - 32 wickets
At no. 9 position is Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan. He took 32 wickets in 10 innings of 6 matches at 2.55 economy, 28.56 average and 66.9 strike rate.
10. Courtney Walsh - 32 wickets
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He took 32 wickets in 16 innings of 11 matches at 2.76 economy, 30.56 average and 66.3 strike rate.