Records for Test Matches
Most wickets in a series
Player | Mat | Balls | Overs | Mdns | Inns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 | 10 | |
20 | 5336 | 889.2 | 194 | 34 | 2299 | 88 | 8/64 | 26.12 | 2.58 | 60.63 | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
14 | 3298 | 549.4 | 105 | 26 | 1444 | 71 | 7/145 | 20.33 | 2.62 | 46.45 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
14 | 3333 | 555.3 | 158 | 28 | 1472 | 70 | 5/28 | 21.02 | 2.64 | 47.61 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
17 | 2997 | 499.3 | 132 | 32 | 1386 | 69 | 6/31 | 20.08 | 2.77 | 43.43 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 2332 | 388.4 | 65 | 22 | 1411 | 67 | 6/50 | 21.05 | 3.63 | 34.80 | 5 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 2903 | 483.5 | 112 | 26 | 1200 | 61 | 6/91 | 19.67 | 2.48 | 47.59 | 5 | 2 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
15 | 3116 | 519.2 | 153 | 28 | 1182 | 58 | 5/60 | 20.37 | 2.27 | 53.72 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
16 | 2710 | 451.4 | 108 | 27 | 1263 | 57 | 5/38 | 22.15 | 2.79 | 47.54 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2589 | 431.3 | 117 | 22 | 1166 | 56 | 5/32 | 20.82 | 2.70 | 46.23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
14 | 3785 | 630.5 | 131 | 27 | 1757 | 56 | 6/49 | 31.37 | 2.78 | 67.58 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
17 | 2898 | 483.0 | 98 | 32 | 1539 | 55 | 4/33 | 27.98 | 3.18 | 52.69 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 2448 | 408.0 | 108 | 25 | 1100 | 53 | 5/49 | 20.75 | 2.69 | 46.18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 1916 | 319.2 | 65 | 21 | 1043 | 51 | 5/31 | 20.45 | 3.26 | 37.56 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 3289 | 548.1 | 133 | 26 | 1606 | 50 | 5/35 | 32.12 | 2.92 | 65.78 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1356 | 226.0 | 56 | 8 | 536 | 49 | 9/103 | 10.93 | 2.37 | 27.67 | 0 | 7 | 3 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1913/14 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1356 | 226.0 | 56 | 8 | 536 | 49 | 9/103 | 10.93 | 2.37 | 27.67 | 0 | 7 | 3 | ||
England tour of South Africa, 1913/14 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2312 | 385.2 | 108 | 21 | 986 | 48 | 5/8 | 20.54 | 2.55 | 48.16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 2170 | 361.4 | 38 | 23 | 1258 | 48 | 6/91 | 26.20 | 3.47 | 45.20 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 1944 | 324.0 | 46 | 21 | 1362 | 48 | 5/78 | 28.37 | 4.20 | 40.50 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
16 | 3822 | 637.0 | 161 | 25 | 1909 | 48 | 5/66 | 39.77 | 2.99 | 79.62 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 2735 | 455.5 | 103 | 25 | 1113 | 47 | 7/42 | 23.68 | 2.44 | 58.19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 2182 | 363.4 | 64 | 21 | 1321 | 47 | 6/56 | 28.10 | 3.63 | 46.42 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1703 | 283.5 | 127 | 10 | 442 | 46 | 10/53 | 9.60 | 1.55 | 37.02 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1956 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1703 | 283.5 | 127 | 10 | 442 | 46 | 10/53 | 9.60 | 1.55 | 37.02 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
Australia tour of England, 1956 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 1973 | 328.5 | 82 | 19 | 888 | 45 | 5/24 | 19.73 | 2.70 | 43.84 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 2295 | 382.3 | 78 | 25 | 1273 | 45 | 5/44 | 28.28 | 3.32 | 51.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2077 | 346.1 | 140 | 10 | 642 | 44 | 7/40 | 14.59 | 1.85 | 47.20 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
Australia in South Africa Test Series, 1935/36 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2077 | 346.1 | 140 | 10 | 642 | 44 | 7/40 | 14.59 | 1.85 | 47.20 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
Australia tour of South Africa, 1935/36 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 1775 | 295.5 | 54 | 18 | 985 | 44 | 5/35 | 22.38 | 3.32 | 40.34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 2043 | 340.3 | 71 | 20 | 1080 | 44 | 6/66 | 24.54 | 3.17 | 46.43 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
7 | 1478 | 246.2 | 92 | 14 | 539 | 43 | 6/48 | 12.53 | 2.18 | 34.37 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
9 | 1735 | 289.1 | 35 | 17 | 937 | 43 | 6/65 | 21.79 | 3.24 | 40.34 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2269 | 378.1 | 73 | 21 | 1218 | 43 | 5/101 | 28.32 | 3.22 | 52.76 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 2105 | 350.5 | 76 | 12 | 871 | 42 | 7/55 | 20.73 | 2.48 | 50.11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
Pakistan tour of United Arab Emirates, 2011/12 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1950 | 325.0 | 76 | 12 | 893 | 42 | 6/135 | 21.26 | 2.74 | 46.42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1981 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1950 | 325.0 | 76 | 12 | 893 | 42 | 6/135 | 21.26 | 2.74 | 46.42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
Australia tour of England, 1981 | |||||||||||||||
8 | 1593 | 265.3 | 43 | 15 | 911 | 42 | 7/71 | 21.69 | 3.43 | 37.92 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1740 | 217.4 | 60 | 11 | 527 | 41 | 6/74 | 12.85 | 1.81 | 42.43 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1978/79 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1740 | 217.4 | 60 | 11 | 527 | 41 | 6/74 | 12.85 | 1.81 | 42.43 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
England tour of Australia, 1978/79 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1616 | 269.2 | 68 | 11 | 712 | 41 | 6/128 | 17.36 | 2.64 | 39.41 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1989 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1616 | 269.2 | 68 | 11 | 712 | 41 | 6/128 | 17.36 | 2.64 | 39.41 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
Australia tour of England, Scotland, Netherlands and Denmark, 1989 | |||||||||||||||
8 | 1558 | 259.4 | 69 | 15 | 746 | 41 | 6/51 | 18.19 | 2.87 | 38.00 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 1901 | 316.5 | 40 | 20 | 1152 | 41 | 5/81 | 28.09 | 3.63 | 46.36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1339 | 223.1 | 69 | 10 | 558 | 40 | 8/60 | 13.95 | 2.50 | 33.47 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
India in Pakistan Test Series, 1982/83 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1339 | 223.1 | 69 | 10 | 558 | 40 | 8/60 | 13.95 | 2.50 | 33.47 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
India tour of Pakistan, 1982/83 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1517 | 252.5 | 37 | 10 | 797 | 40 | 6/46 | 19.92 | 3.15 | 37.92 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
Australia tour of England and Scotland, 2005 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1517 | 252.5 | 37 | 10 | 797 | 40 | 6/46 | 19.92 | 3.15 | 37.92 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 2005 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 1658 | 276.2 | 67 | 20 | 819 | 40 | 5/35 | 20.47 | 2.96 | 41.45 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2117 | 352.5 | 71 | 21 | 1095 | 40 | 6/45 | 27.37 | 3.10 | 52.92 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 2241 | 373.3 | 60 | 18 | 1182 | 40 | 5/122 | 29.55 | 3.16 | 56.02 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1140 | 190.0 | 64 | 9 | 404 | 39 | 8/29 | 10.35 | 2.12 | 29.23 | 1 | 6 | 3 | ||
Triangular Tournament (Australia, England, South Africa in England), 1912 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1591 | 265.1 | 58 | 10 | 682 | 39 | 7/44 | 17.48 | 2.57 | 40.79 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1953 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1591 | 265.1 | 58 | 10 | 682 | 39 | 7/44 | 17.48 | 2.57 | 40.79 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
Australia tour of England, 1953 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 1496 | 249.2 | 66 | 22 | 694 | 39 | 5/22 | 17.79 | 2.78 | 38.35 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 1991 | 331.5 | 109 | 20 | 761 | 39 | 6/40 | 19.51 | 2.29 | 51.05 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1870 | 311.4 | 81 | 12 | 870 | 39 | 7/89 | 22.30 | 2.79 | 47.94 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1981 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1870 | 311.4 | 81 | 12 | 870 | 39 | 7/89 | 22.30 | 2.79 | 47.94 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
Australia tour of England, 1981 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2318 | 386.2 | 92 | 20 | 1056 | 39 | 4/52 | 27.07 | 2.73 | 59.43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 2223 | 370.3 | 80 | 20 | 1082 | 39 | 4/28 | 27.74 | 2.92 | 57.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2528 | 316.0 | 62 | 10 | 881 | 38 | 6/99 | 23.18 | 2.09 | 66.52 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1924/25 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2528 | 316.0 | 62 | 10 | 881 | 38 | 6/99 | 23.18 | 2.09 | 66.52 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
England tour of Australia, 1924/25 | |||||||||||||||
8 | 2131 | 355.1 | 50 | 15 | 1021 | 38 | 6/70 | 26.86 | 2.87 | 56.07 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1132 | 188.4 | 51 | 10 | 517 | 37 | 7/40 | 13.97 | 2.74 | 30.59 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
England tour of Australia, 2013/14 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1132 | 188.4 | 51 | 10 | 517 | 37 | 7/40 | 13.97 | 2.74 | 30.59 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 2013/14 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1395 | 232.3 | 55 | 10 | 632 | 37 | 6/17 | 17.08 | 2.71 | 37.70 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
South Africa in Australia Test Series, 1910/11 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1395 | 232.3 | 55 | 10 | 632 | 37 | 6/17 | 17.08 | 2.71 | 37.70 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
South Africa tour of Australia, 1910/11 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2280 | 285.0 | 105 | 10 | 636 | 37 | 9/113 | 17.18 | 1.67 | 61.62 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1956/57 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2280 | 285.0 | 105 | 10 | 636 | 37 | 9/113 | 17.18 | 1.67 | 61.62 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
England tour of South Africa, 1956/57 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1820 | 303.2 | 60 | 10 | 850 | 37 | 8/41 | 22.97 | 2.80 | 49.18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
Pakistan tour of United Arab Emirates, 2018/19 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 1955 | 325.5 | 70 | 17 | 1013 | 37 | 5/34 | 27.37 | 3.10 | 52.83 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 1993 | 332.1 | 72 | 22 | 1017 | 37 | 5/47 | 27.48 | 3.06 | 53.86 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1499 | 249.5 | 67 | 12 | 701 | 36 | 8/38 | 19.47 | 2.80 | 41.63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1997 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1499 | 249.5 | 67 | 12 | 701 | 36 | 8/38 | 19.47 | 2.80 | 41.63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
Australia tour of England and Scotland, 1997 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1349 | 224.5 | 33 | 10 | 783 | 36 | 7/94 | 21.75 | 3.48 | 37.47 | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1909/10 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1349 | 224.5 | 33 | 10 | 783 | 36 | 7/94 | 21.75 | 3.48 | 37.47 | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
England tour of South Africa, 1909/10 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1465 | 244.1 | 27 | 8 | 946 | 36 | 9/121 | 26.27 | 3.87 | 40.69 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1920/21 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1465 | 244.1 | 27 | 8 | 946 | 36 | 9/121 | 26.27 | 3.87 | 40.69 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
England tour of Australia, 1920/21 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 2320 | 386.4 | 73 | 18 | 1175 | 36 | 5/77 | 32.63 | 3.03 | 64.44 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
14 | 2015 | 335.5 | 56 | 25 | 1207 | 36 | 4/32 | 33.52 | 3.59 | 55.97 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2021-2023 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 520 | 104.0 | 38 | 6 | 203 | 35 | 9/28 | 5.80 | 2.34 | 14.85 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1895/96 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 520 | 104.0 | 38 | 6 | 203 | 35 | 9/28 | 5.80 | 2.34 | 14.85 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
England tour of South Africa, 1895/96 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1219 | 203.1 | 49 | 10 | 443 | 35 | 7/22 | 12.65 | 2.18 | 34.82 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1988 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1219 | 203.1 | 49 | 10 | 443 | 35 | 7/22 | 12.65 | 2.18 | 34.82 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
West Indies tour of England, 1988 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1747 | 291.1 | 83 | 9 | 662 | 35 | 8/79 | 18.91 | 2.27 | 49.91 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
England in India Test Series, 1972/73 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1747 | 291.1 | 83 | 9 | 662 | 35 | 8/79 | 18.91 | 2.27 | 49.91 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
England tour of India, 1972/73 | |||||||||||||||
8 | 1875 | 312.3 | 69 | 16 | 804 | 35 | 4/66 | 22.97 | 2.57 | 53.57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 2806 | 467.4 | 92 | 18 | 1493 | 35 | 5/36 | 42.65 | 3.19 | 80.17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1056 | 176.0 | 93 | 10 | 254 | 34 | 7/35 | 7.47 | 1.44 | 31.05 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
New Zealand in England Test Series, 1958 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1056 | 176.0 | 93 | 10 | 254 | 34 | 7/35 | 7.47 | 1.44 | 31.05 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
New Zealand tour of England, 1958 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 768 | 128.0 | 38 | 6 | 282 | 34 | 8/29 | 8.29 | 2.20 | 22.58 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||
South Africa in England Test Series, 1912 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 768 | 128.0 | 38 | 6 | 282 | 34 | 8/29 | 8.29 | 2.20 | 22.58 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||
South Africa tour of England, 1912 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1322 | 220.2 | 92 | 9 | 436 | 34 | 6/74 | 12.82 | 1.97 | 38.88 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 2000 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1322 | 220.2 | 92 | 9 | 436 | 34 | 6/74 | 12.82 | 1.97 | 38.88 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
West Indies tour of England and Scotland, 2000 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2225 | 370.5 | 151 | 10 | 571 | 34 | 8/55 | 16.79 | 1.53 | 65.44 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
England in India Test Series, 1951/52 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2225 | 370.5 | 151 | 10 | 571 | 34 | 8/55 | 16.79 | 1.53 | 65.44 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
England tour of India, 1951/52 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1420 | 236.4 | 53 | 9 | 594 | 34 | 7/44 | 17.47 | 2.50 | 41.76 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1963 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1420 | 236.4 | 53 | 9 | 594 | 34 | 7/44 | 17.47 | 2.50 | 41.76 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
West Indies tour of England, 1963 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2140 | 356.4 | 152 | 10 | 669 | 34 | 7/128 | 19.67 | 1.87 | 62.94 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
New Zealand in India Test Series, 1955/56 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2140 | 356.4 | 152 | 10 | 669 | 34 | 7/128 | 19.67 | 1.87 | 62.94 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
New Zealand tour of India, 1955/56 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1384 | 230.4 | 51 | 10 | 687 | 34 | 6/47 | 20.20 | 2.97 | 40.70 | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1982/83 |
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Records includes the following current or recent matches:
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Chattogram, ICC World Test Championship 2nd Test, Mar 30-Apr 3, 2024 [Test # 2537]
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Sylhet, ICC World Test Championship 1st Test, Mar 22-25, 2024 [Test # 2536]
New Zealand v Australia at Christchurch, ICC World Test Championship 2nd Test, Mar 8-11, 2024 [Test # 2535]
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