Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2001
Record holder : Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka holds the record (80 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2001.
1. Muthiah Muralidaran - 80 wickets
The player at #1 in the list is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 80 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 2.17 economy, 21.23 average and 58.6 strike rate.
2. Glenn McGrath - 68 wickets
At position no. 2 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He took 68 wickets in 27 innings of 14 matches at 2.51 economy, 21.66 average and 51.5 strike rate.
3. Harbhajan Singh - 60 wickets
Next in the list is Harbhajan Singh of India. He took 60 wickets in 22 innings of 12 matches at 2.72 economy, 25.95 average and 57 strike rate.
4. Chaminda Vaas - 58 wickets
At no. 4 position is Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka. He took 58 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 2.7 economy, 22.81 average and 50.6 strike rate.
5. Shane Warne - 58 wickets
Next in the list is Shane Warne of Australia. He took 58 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 3.1 economy, 31.18 average and 60.3 strike rate.
6. Shaun Pollock - 55 wickets
Then comes our Shaun Pollock of South Africa. He took 55 wickets in 26 innings of 13 matches at 2.25 economy, 21.38 average and 56.8 strike rate.
7. Jason Gillespie - 47 wickets
At no. 7 position is Jason Gillespie of Australia. He took 47 wickets in 25 innings of 13 matches at 3.19 economy, 32.82 average and 61.6 strike rate.
8. Darren Gough - 45 wickets
At no. 8 position is Darren Gough of England. He took 45 wickets in 17 innings of 10 matches at 3.83 economy, 26.91 average and 42 strike rate.
9. Andy Caddick - 38 wickets
Next in the list is Andy Caddick of England. He took 38 wickets in 17 innings of 10 matches at 3.66 economy, 33.73 average and 55.2 strike rate.
10. Jacques Kallis - 35 wickets
Next in the list is Jacques Kallis of South Africa. He took 35 wickets in 23 innings of 13 matches at 2.58 economy, 26.65 average and 61.8 strike rate.