Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2012
Record holder : Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka holds the record (60 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2012.
1. Rangana Herath - 60 wickets
At the top of list is Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka. He took 60 wickets in 18 innings of 10 matches at 2.63 economy, 23.61 average and 53.7 strike rate.
2. Graeme Swann - 59 wickets
Next in the list is Graeme Swann of England. He took 59 wickets in 24 innings of 14 matches at 2.78 economy, 29.93 average and 64.5 strike rate.
3. James Anderson - 48 wickets
Then comes our James Anderson of England. He took 48 wickets in 26 innings of 14 matches at 2.5 economy, 29.5 average and 70.7 strike rate.
4. Vernon Philander - 43 wickets
Then comes our Vernon Philander of South Africa. He took 43 wickets in 17 innings of 9 matches at 2.76 economy, 21.11 average and 45.8 strike rate.
5. Peter Siddle - 41 wickets
At position no. 5 is Peter Siddle of Australia. He took 41 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.92 economy, 23.09 average and 47.3 strike rate.
6. Stuart Broad - 40 wickets
Then comes our Stuart Broad of England. He took 40 wickets in 19 innings of 11 matches at 3.03 economy, 31.7 average and 62.7 strike rate.
7. Kemar Roach - 39 wickets
At no. 7 position is Kemar Roach of West Indies. He took 39 wickets in 14 innings of 7 matches at 3.25 economy, 22.25 average and 41 strike rate.
8. Saeed Ajmal - 39 wickets
Then comes our Saeed Ajmal of Pakistan. He took 39 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 2.65 economy, 20.56 average and 46.4 strike rate.
9. Dale Steyn - 39 wickets
At position no. 9 is Dale Steyn of South Africa. He took 39 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 3.04 economy, 29.71 average and 58.5 strike rate.
10. Morne Morkel - 38 wickets
At position no. 10 is Morne Morkel of South Africa. He took 38 wickets in 19 innings of 10 matches at 3.18 economy, 30.28 average and 56.9 strike rate.