Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2017

Record holder : Nathan Lyon of Australia holds the record (63 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2017.

1. Nathan Lyon - 63 wickets

At no. 1 position is Nathan Lyon of Australia. He took 63 wickets in 20 innings of 11 matches at 2.7 economy, 23.55 average and 52.2 strike rate.

2. Kagiso Rabada - 57 wickets

Next in the list is Kagiso Rabada of South Africa. He took 57 wickets in 20 innings of 11 matches at 3.21 economy, 20.28 average and 37.8 strike rate.

3. Ravichandran Ashwin - 56 wickets

At no. 3 position is Ravichandran Ashwin of India. He took 56 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 2.78 economy, 27.58 average and 59.3 strike rate.

4. James Anderson - 55 wickets

Then comes our James Anderson of England. He took 55 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 2.26 economy, 17.58 average and 46.4 strike rate.

5. Ravindra Jadeja - 54 wickets

Next in the list is Ravindra Jadeja of India. He took 54 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 2.44 economy, 23.05 average and 56.5 strike rate.

6. Rangana Herath - 52 wickets

Then comes our Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka. He took 52 wickets in 19 innings of 11 matches at 3.07 economy, 27.53 average and 53.6 strike rate.

7. Keshav Maharaj - 48 wickets

Then comes our Keshav Maharaj of South Africa. He took 48 wickets in 19 innings of 11 matches at 3.03 economy, 23.41 average and 46.3 strike rate.

8. Yasir Shah - 43 wickets

Then comes our Yasir Shah of Pakistan. He took 43 wickets in 12 innings of 6 matches at 3.15 economy, 28.88 average and 55 strike rate.

9. Morne Morkel - 39 wickets

At position no. 9 is Morne Morkel of South Africa. He took 39 wickets in 16 innings of 9 matches at 3.12 economy, 23.02 average and 44.2 strike rate.

10. Neil Wagner - 36 wickets

At position no. 10 is Neil Wagner of New Zealand. He took 36 wickets in 14 innings of 7 matches at 3.34 economy, 25.47 average and 45.6 strike rate.