Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2014
Record holder : Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka holds the record (56 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2014.
1. Rangana Herath - 56 wickets
At the top of list is Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka. He took 56 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 2.72 economy, 27.17 average and 59.9 strike rate.
2. Mitchell Johnson - 47 wickets
At no. 2 position is Mitchell Johnson of Australia. He took 47 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 3.15 economy, 23.25 average and 44.2 strike rate.
3. James Anderson - 40 wickets
Then comes our James Anderson of England. He took 40 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.68 economy, 22.15 average and 49.5 strike rate.
4. Dale Steyn - 39 wickets
At position no. 4 is Dale Steyn of South Africa. He took 39 wickets in 15 innings of 8 matches at 3.11 economy, 19.56 average and 37.6 strike rate.
5. Ishant Sharma - 38 wickets
Then comes our Ishant Sharma of India. He took 38 wickets in 14 innings of 8 matches at 3.44 economy, 31.36 average and 54.6 strike rate.
6. Dilruwan Perera - 36 wickets
Next in the list is Dilruwan Perera of Sri Lanka. He took 36 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 2.98 economy, 30.08 average and 60.5 strike rate.
7. Trent Boult - 34 wickets
Next in the list is Trent Boult of New Zealand. He took 34 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 2.83 economy, 28.58 average and 60.5 strike rate.
8. Nathan Lyon - 33 wickets
Next in the list is Nathan Lyon of Australia. He took 33 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 3.52 economy, 43.3 average and 73.6 strike rate.
9. Tim Southee - 33 wickets
Next in the list is Tim Southee of New Zealand. He took 33 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 2.59 economy, 26.03 average and 60.2 strike rate.
10. Sulieman Benn - 31 wickets
Next in the list is Sulieman Benn of West Indies. He took 31 wickets in 12 innings of 7 matches at 2.52 economy, 30.67 average and 72.7 strike rate.