Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2005
Record holder : Shane Warne of Australia holds the record (96 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2005.
1. Shane Warne - 96 wickets
The record is held by Shane Warne of Australia. He took 96 wickets in 30 innings of 15 matches at 2.92 economy, 22.02 average and 45.1 strike rate.
2. Andrew Flintoff - 68 wickets
Next in the list is Andrew Flintoff of England. He took 68 wickets in 26 innings of 14 matches at 3.11 economy, 24.41 average and 46.9 strike rate.
3. Glenn McGrath - 62 wickets
At position no. 3 is Glenn McGrath of Australia. He took 62 wickets in 26 innings of 13 matches at 2.58 economy, 21.8 average and 50.7 strike rate.
4. Matthew Hoggard - 58 wickets
Next in the list is Matthew Hoggard of England. He took 58 wickets in 24 innings of 13 matches at 3.7 economy, 26.1 average and 42.2 strike rate.
5. Muthiah Muralidaran - 52 wickets
At position no. 5 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 52 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.81 economy, 18.51 average and 39.4 strike rate.
6. Danish Kaneria - 49 wickets
At no. 6 position is Danish Kaneria of Pakistan. He took 49 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 3.28 economy, 32 average and 58.4 strike rate.
7. Brett Lee - 49 wickets
At position no. 7 is Brett Lee of Australia. He took 49 wickets in 22 innings of 11 matches at 3.81 economy, 32.36 average and 50.9 strike rate.
8. Makhaya Ntini - 47 wickets
At position no. 8 is Makhaya Ntini of South Africa. He took 47 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 3.08 economy, 24.85 average and 48.2 strike rate.
9. Steve Harmison - 46 wickets
At position no. 9 is Steve Harmison of England. He took 46 wickets in 27 innings of 14 matches at 3.38 economy, 34.86 average and 61.7 strike rate.
10. Anil Kumble - 41 wickets
At position no. 10 is Anil Kumble of India. He took 41 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 2.91 economy, 29.34 average and 60.3 strike rate.