Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2003
Record holder : Makhaya Ntini of South Africa holds the record (59 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2003.
1. Makhaya Ntini - 59 wickets
The player at #1 in the list is Makhaya Ntini of South Africa. He took 59 wickets in 24 innings of 12 matches at 3.33 economy, 26.54 average and 47.6 strike rate.
2. Stuart MacGill - 57 wickets
Then comes our Stuart MacGill of Australia. He took 57 wickets in 22 innings of 11 matches at 3.21 economy, 29.59 average and 55.2 strike rate.
3. Muthiah Muralidaran - 48 wickets
At position no. 3 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 48 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 1.8 economy, 17.68 average and 58.7 strike rate.
4. Shaun Pollock - 45 wickets
Then comes our Shaun Pollock of South Africa. He took 45 wickets in 22 innings of 11 matches at 2.22 economy, 20.97 average and 56.5 strike rate.
5. Jason Gillespie - 41 wickets
At no. 5 position is Jason Gillespie of Australia. He took 41 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 2.35 economy, 22.51 average and 57.2 strike rate.
6. Brett Lee - 38 wickets
At position no. 6 is Brett Lee of Australia. He took 38 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 3.52 economy, 35.05 average and 59.7 strike rate.
7. Mohammad Rafique - 33 wickets
At position no. 7 is Mohammad Rafique of Bangladesh. He took 33 wickets in 11 innings of 6 matches at 2.51 economy, 24 average and 57.2 strike rate.
8. Shabbir Ahmed - 33 wickets
At position no. 8 is Shabbir Ahmed of Pakistan. He took 33 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.5 economy, 21.78 average and 52.1 strike rate.
9. Andy Bichel - 32 wickets
Next in the list is Andy Bichel of Australia. He took 32 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 3.4 economy, 33.25 average and 58.6 strike rate.
10. Steve Harmison - 31 wickets
At position no. 10 is Steve Harmison of England. He took 31 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.84 economy, 24.25 average and 51 strike rate.