Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2006
Record holder : Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka holds the record (90 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2006.
1. Muthiah Muralidaran - 90 wickets
The player at #1 in the list is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 90 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 2.58 economy, 16.9 average and 39.2 strike rate.
2. Makhaya Ntini - 58 wickets
At position no. 2 is Makhaya Ntini of South Africa. He took 58 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 3.49 economy, 21.6 average and 37.1 strike rate.
3. Anil Kumble - 57 wickets
At position no. 3 is Anil Kumble of India. He took 57 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 3.01 economy, 33.5 average and 66.6 strike rate.
4. Matthew Hoggard - 51 wickets
Next in the list is Matthew Hoggard of England. He took 51 wickets in 26 innings of 14 matches at 2.98 economy, 30.58 average and 61.3 strike rate.
5. Shane Warne - 49 wickets
Next in the list is Shane Warne of Australia. He took 49 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 3.11 economy, 30.2 average and 58.1 strike rate.
6. Stuart Clark - 42 wickets
Next in the list is Stuart Clark of Australia. He took 42 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.44 economy, 17.76 average and 43.6 strike rate.
7. Danish Kaneria - 40 wickets
At no. 7 position is Danish Kaneria of Pakistan. He took 40 wickets in 18 innings of 12 matches at 3.06 economy, 41.07 average and 80.4 strike rate.
8. Monty Panesar - 40 wickets
At no. 8 position is Monty Panesar of England. He took 40 wickets in 21 innings of 12 matches at 2.81 economy, 33.15 average and 70.7 strike rate.
9. Brett Lee - 37 wickets
At position no. 9 is Brett Lee of Australia. He took 37 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 3.28 economy, 32.37 average and 59.1 strike rate.
10. Umar Gul - 36 wickets
Then comes our Umar Gul of Pakistan. He took 36 wickets in 16 innings of 9 matches at 3.67 economy, 34.83 average and 56.9 strike rate.