Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2018
Record holder : Kagiso Rabada of South Africa holds the record (52 wickets) for most wickets in test cricket in 2018.
1. Kagiso Rabada - 52 wickets
The player at #1 in the list is Kagiso Rabada of South Africa. He took 52 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 3.15 economy, 20.07 average and 38.2 strike rate.
2. Dilruwan Perera - 50 wickets
Next in the list is Dilruwan Perera of Sri Lanka. He took 50 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 3.11 economy, 29.32 average and 56.4 strike rate.
3. Nathan Lyon - 49 wickets
Next in the list is Nathan Lyon of Australia. He took 49 wickets in 20 innings of 10 matches at 2.7 economy, 34.02 average and 75.3 strike rate.
4. Jasprit Bumrah - 48 wickets
At position no. 4 is Jasprit Bumrah of India. He took 48 wickets in 18 innings of 9 matches at 2.65 economy, 21.02 average and 47.4 strike rate.
5. Mohammed Shami - 47 wickets
At no. 5 position is Mohammed Shami of India. He took 47 wickets in 23 innings of 12 matches at 3.3 economy, 26.97 average and 49 strike rate.
6. Pat Cummins - 44 wickets
At position no. 6 is Pat Cummins of Australia. He took 44 wickets in 16 innings of 8 matches at 2.79 economy, 19.97 average and 42.8 strike rate.
7. James Anderson - 43 wickets
Then comes our James Anderson of England. He took 43 wickets in 22 innings of 12 matches at 2.47 economy, 22.51 average and 54.6 strike rate.
8. Taijul Islam - 43 wickets
At position no. 8 is Taijul Islam of Bangladesh. He took 43 wickets in 13 innings of 7 matches at 2.96 economy, 22.97 average and 46.4 strike rate.
9. Mehidy Hasan Miraz - 41 wickets
At position no. 9 is Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh. He took 41 wickets in 14 innings of 8 matches at 3.03 economy, 22.12 average and 43.7 strike rate.
10. Ishant Sharma - 41 wickets
Then comes our Ishant Sharma of India. He took 41 wickets in 21 innings of 11 matches at 2.66 economy, 21.8 average and 49 strike rate.