Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 1998
Record holder : Allan Donald of South Africa holds the record (80 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 1998.
1. Allan Donald - 80 wickets
The player at #1 in the list is Allan Donald of South Africa. He took 80 wickets in 26 innings of 14 matches at 2.91 economy, 19.63 average and 40.4 strike rate.
2. Shaun Pollock - 69 wickets
Then comes our Shaun Pollock of South Africa. He took 69 wickets in 25 innings of 14 matches at 2.35 economy, 20.44 average and 52 strike rate.
3. Muthiah Muralidaran - 68 wickets
At position no. 3 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 68 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.28 economy, 18.47 average and 48.5 strike rate.
4. Angus Fraser - 58 wickets
At position no. 4 is Angus Fraser of England. He took 58 wickets in 23 innings of 14 matches at 2.73 economy, 22.87 average and 50.1 strike rate.
5. Curtly Ambrose - 42 wickets
At no. 5 position is Curtly Ambrose of West Indies. He took 42 wickets in 17 innings of 9 matches at 2.24 economy, 16.38 average and 43.7 strike rate.
6. Courtney Walsh - 38 wickets
Next in the list is Courtney Walsh of West Indies. He took 38 wickets in 17 innings of 9 matches at 2.3 economy, 23.52 average and 61.2 strike rate.
7. Waqar Younis - 37 wickets
At no. 7 position is Waqar Younis of Pakistan. He took 37 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 3.2 economy, 20.75 average and 38.8 strike rate.
8. Darren Gough - 36 wickets
At no. 8 position is Darren Gough of England. He took 36 wickets in 14 innings of 9 matches at 3.22 economy, 29.58 average and 55 strike rate.
9. Anil Kumble - 36 wickets
At position no. 9 is Anil Kumble of India. He took 36 wickets in 10 innings of 5 matches at 2.22 economy, 19.38 average and 52.2 strike rate.
10. Stuart MacGill - 35 wickets
Then comes our Stuart MacGill of Australia. He took 35 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 2.97 economy, 26.2 average and 52.9 strike rate.