India’s experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made history again after India’s 280-run win over Bangladesh in Chennai. He took his 37th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, matching Australian legend Shane Warne for the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test history. The top spot belongs to Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, with 67. Interestingly, only one fast bowler is in the top five players with the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Here’s a look at the players with the most five-wicket hauls in Tests.
5. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, with 67 in his career.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
The experienced Indian offspinner is second on the list with 37 five-wicket hauls. Ashwin takes a wicket every 50.51 balls and has a total of 522 wickets in Test cricket for India.
3. Shane Warne (Australia)
The Australian spin legend, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, has 37 five-wicket hauls. He took 11 of these against his favorite opponent, England.
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2. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s famous fast bowler Richard Hadlee took 36 five-wicket hauls during the 1970s and 1980s in just 86 Test matches. He had an amazing bowling average of 22.29, the best among these five players.
1. Anil Kumble (India)
Anil Kumble, India’s famous spinner and top wicket-taker, has taken 35 five-wicket hauls in his career.
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