Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2008
Record holder : Dale Steyn of South Africa holds the record (74 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2008.
1. Dale Steyn - 74 wickets
At no. 1 position is Dale Steyn of South Africa. He took 74 wickets in 24 innings of 13 matches at 3.34 economy, 20.01 average and 35.8 strike rate.
2. Harbhajan Singh - 63 wickets
Next in the list is Harbhajan Singh of India. He took 63 wickets in 23 innings of 13 matches at 2.81 economy, 31.53 average and 67.1 strike rate.
3. Mitchell Johnson - 63 wickets
At no. 3 position is Mitchell Johnson of Australia. He took 63 wickets in 28 innings of 14 matches at 3.12 economy, 29.01 average and 55.7 strike rate.
4. Brett Lee - 57 wickets
At position no. 4 is Brett Lee of Australia. He took 57 wickets in 28 innings of 14 matches at 3.24 economy, 33.05 average and 61 strike rate.
5. Makhaya Ntini - 54 wickets
At position no. 5 is Makhaya Ntini of South Africa. He took 54 wickets in 28 innings of 15 matches at 3.26 economy, 28.46 average and 52.3 strike rate.
6. Daniel Vettori - 54 wickets
Next in the list is Daniel Vettori of New Zealand. He took 54 wickets in 23 innings of 14 matches at 2.38 economy, 26.12 average and 65.6 strike rate.
7. Ryan Sidebottom - 47 wickets
Next in the list is Ryan Sidebottom of England. He took 47 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.68 economy, 20.25 average and 45.3 strike rate.
8. James Anderson - 46 wickets
Then comes our James Anderson of England. He took 46 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 3.35 economy, 29.84 average and 53.3 strike rate.
9. Morne Morkel - 43 wickets
At position no. 9 is Morne Morkel of South Africa. He took 43 wickets in 24 innings of 13 matches at 3.66 economy, 32.16 average and 52.6 strike rate.
10. Muthiah Muralidaran - 43 wickets
At position no. 10 is Muthiah Muralidaran of Sri Lanka. He took 43 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.84 economy, 24.46 average and 51.5 strike rate.