Cricket in Test matches
Most wickets in a series
Player | Mat | Balls | Overs | Mdns | Inns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 | 10 | |
6 | 1950 | 325.0 | 76 | 12 | 893 | 42 | 6/135 | 21.26 | 2.74 | 46.42 | 2 | 4 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1981 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 1616 | 269.2 | 68 | 11 | 712 | 41 | 6/128 | 17.36 | 2.64 | 39.41 | - | 6 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1989 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1132 | 188.4 | 51 | 10 | 517 | 37 | 7/40 | 13.97 | 2.74 | 30.59 | 2 | 3 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 2013/14 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1499 | 249.5 | 67 | 12 | 701 | 36 | 8/38 | 19.47 | 2.80 | 41.63 | 2 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 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 | 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 | 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 | 1747 | 291.1 | 83 | 9 | 662 | 35 | 8/79 | 18.91 | 2.27 | 49.91 | 2 | 4 | - | ||
England in India Test Series, 1972/73 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 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 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2126 | 354.2 | 111 | 9 | 820 | 34 | 6/155 | 24.11 | 2.31 | 62.52 | 3 | 3 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1894/95 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 2639 | 439.5 | 178 | 12 | 877 | 34 | 5/82 | 25.79 | 1.99 | 77.61 | 4 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1993 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1401 | 175.1 | 34 | 9 | 592 | 33 | 6/46 | 17.93 | 2.53 | 42.45 | 3 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1974/75 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1460 | 243.2 | 69 | 10 | 653 | 33 | 6/88 | 19.78 | 2.68 | 44.24 | 1 | 4 | - | ||
South Africa in England Test Series, 1998 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 2535 | 422.3 | 197 | 8 | 674 | 33 | 8/104 | 20.42 | 1.59 | 76.81 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
West Indies in England Test Series, 1950 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1129 | 188.1 | 33 | 8 | 471 | 32 | 6/61 | 14.71 | 2.50 | 35.28 | 1 | 3 | - | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1129 | 188.1 | 33 | 8 | 471 | 32 | 6/61 | 14.71 | 2.50 | 35.28 | 1 | 3 | - | ||
Anthony de Mello Trophy (England in India), 2020/21 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1343 | 223.5 | 54 | 10 | 519 | 32 | 6/36 | 16.21 | 2.31 | 41.96 | - | 3 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1963 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1166 | 194.2 | 56 | 10 | 542 | 32 | 7/76 | 16.93 | 2.78 | 36.43 | - | 4 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 2001 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1380 | 230.0 | 68 | 9 | 608 | 32 | 7/17 | 19.00 | 2.64 | 43.12 | - | 4 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1901/02 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1397 | 232.5 | 56 | 10 | 675 | 32 | 6/38 | 21.09 | 2.89 | 43.65 | - | 4 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1994/95 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1665 | 277.3 | 42 | 9 | 780 | 32 | 7/90 | 24.37 | 2.81 | 52.03 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1911/12 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1499 | 249.5 | 83 | 10 | 548 | 31 | 6/66 | 17.67 | 2.19 | 48.35 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1972 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1172 | 195.2 | 41 | 10 | 580 | 31 | 7/165 | 18.70 | 2.96 | 37.80 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 2001 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1866 | 233.2 | 65 | 10 | 584 | 31 | 5/83 | 18.83 | 1.87 | 60.19 | 4 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1958/59 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1603 | 267.1 | 52 | 10 | 716 | 31 | 5/28 | 23.09 | 2.67 | 51.70 | 2 | 3 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1907/08 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1778 | 296.2 | 78 | 12 | 845 | 31 | 5/92 | 27.25 | 2.85 | 57.35 | 3 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1993 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1235 | 205.5 | 62 | 11 | 428 | 30 | 5/25 | 14.26 | 2.07 | 41.16 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (England in West Indies), 1997/98 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 1408 | 234.4 | 68 | 6 | 437 | 30 | 9/56 | 14.56 | 1.86 | 46.93 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
England in Pakistan Test Series, 1987/88 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1406 | 234.2 | 21 | 9 | 901 | 30 | 8/141 | 30.03 | 3.84 | 46.86 | 2 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1985 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1307 | 217.5 | 60 | 10 | 540 | 29 | 5/55 | 18.62 | 2.47 | 45.06 | 3 | 1 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1984 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1266 | 211.0 | 61 | 10 | 569 | 29 | 4/32 | 19.62 | 2.69 | 43.65 | 2 | - | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 2019 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1266 | 211.0 | 61 | 10 | 569 | 29 | 4/32 | 19.62 | 2.69 | 43.65 | 2 | - | - | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1255 | 209.1 | 45 | 9 | 635 | 29 | 6/87 | 21.89 | 3.03 | 43.27 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1909/10 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1536 | 256.0 | 61 | 8 | 654 | 29 | 7/153 | 22.55 | 2.55 | 52.96 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1964 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1663 | 277.1 | 68 | 11 | 791 | 29 | 6/72 | 27.27 | 2.85 | 57.34 | - | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1989 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2098 | 349.4 | 78 | 9 | 925 | 29 | 6/167 | 31.89 | 2.64 | 72.34 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1930 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 957 | 159.3 | 54 | 8 | 356 | 28 | 8/92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 34.17 | - | 3 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1976 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1330 | 221.4 | 69 | 10 | 537 | 28 | 6/37 | 19.17 | 2.42 | 47.50 | - | 3 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1976 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1494 | 249.0 | 68 | 9 | 560 | 28 | 6/52 | 20.00 | 2.24 | 53.35 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1991 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1604 | 267.2 | 93 | 8 | 561 | 28 | 6/74 | 20.03 | 2.09 | 57.28 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1901/02 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2002 | 333.4 | 128 | 9 | 698 | 28 | 7/54 | 24.92 | 2.09 | 71.50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1934 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1843 | 307.1 | 45 | 10 | 847 | 28 | 6/55 | 30.25 | 2.75 | 65.82 | - | 3 | 1 | ||
England in India Test Series, 2016/17 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 766 | 127.4 | 27 | 6 | 286 | 27 | 6/38 | 10.59 | 2.24 | 28.37 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 766 | 127.4 | 27 | 6 | 286 | 27 | 6/38 | 10.59 | 2.24 | 28.37 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
Anthony de Mello Trophy (England in India), 2020/21 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1081 | 180.1 | 49 | 7 | 432 | 27 | 7/51 | 16.00 | 2.39 | 40.03 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1990/91 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 937 | 156.1 | 30 | 10 | 436 | 27 | 4/43 | 16.14 | 2.79 | 34.70 | 3 | - | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (England in West Indies), 1985/86 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1112 | 185.2 | 32 | 8 | 478 | 27 | 7/50 | 17.70 | 2.57 | 41.18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1998/99 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1017 | 169.3 | 36 | 10 | 482 | 27 | 4/38 | 17.85 | 2.84 | 37.66 | 3 | - | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (England in West Indies), 1985/86 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1505 | 250.5 | 82 | 8 | 501 | 27 | 7/63 | 18.55 | 1.99 | 55.74 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1922/23 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1337 | 222.5 | 57 | 9 | 530 | 27 | 6/20 | 19.62 | 2.37 | 49.51 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1948 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1537 | 256.1 | 84 | 10 | 549 | 27 | 8/71 | 20.33 | 2.14 | 56.92 | - | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1994/95 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1856 | 309.2 | 91 | 10 | 630 | 27 | 5/36 | 23.33 | 2.03 | 68.74 | 3 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1948 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1455 | 242.3 | 49 | 12 | 649 | 27 | 5/32 | 24.03 | 2.67 | 53.88 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1995 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1235 | 205.5 | 32 | 9 | 668 | 27 | 5/32 | 24.74 | 3.24 | 45.74 | 3 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1921 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2302 | 383.4 | 144 | 9 | 724 | 27 | 5/63 | 26.81 | 1.88 | 85.25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1932/33 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 1390 | 231.4 | 109 | 6 | 320 | 26 | 7/46 | 12.30 | 1.38 | 53.46 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
England in Sri Lanka Test Series, 2003/04 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1276 | 212.4 | 73 | 10 | 371 | 26 | 4/30 | 14.26 | 1.74 | 49.07 | 2 | - | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1980 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 1036 | 172.4 | 55 | 6 | 371 | 26 | 8/65 | 14.26 | 2.14 | 39.84 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1902 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1166 | 194.2 | 53 | 10 | 443 | 26 | 4/72 | 17.03 | 2.27 | 44.84 | 1 | - | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 2006/07 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1444 | 240.4 | 62 | 9 | 490 | 26 | 5/54 | 18.84 | 2.03 | 55.53 | 1 | 3 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1953 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1346 | 224.2 | 59 | 9 | 519 | 26 | 6/24 | 19.96 | 2.31 | 51.76 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (England in West Indies), 1993/94 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1497 | 249.3 | 74 | 10 | 554 | 26 | 6/98 | 21.30 | 2.22 | 57.57 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1963 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1881 | 313.3 | 124 | 8 | 568 | 26 | 5/60 | 21.84 | 1.81 | 72.34 | 1 | 3 | - | ||
South Africa in England Test Series, 1955 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1578 | 263.0 | 69 | 9 | 587 | 26 | 6/65 | 22.57 | 2.23 | 60.69 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
South Africa in England Test Series, 1960 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 2267 | 377.5 | 170 | 8 | 604 | 26 | 6/86 | 23.23 | 1.59 | 87.19 | - | 3 | 1 | ||
West Indies in England Test Series, 1950 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 939 | 156.3 | 12 | 10 | 645 | 26 | 5/51 | 24.80 | 4.12 | 36.11 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
ICC World Test Championship, 2023-2025 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 939 | 156.3 | 12 | 10 | 645 | 26 | 5/51 | 24.80 | 4.12 | 36.11 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
Anthony de Mello Trophy (England in India), 2023/24 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1276 | 255.1 | 73 | 9 | 657 | 26 | 7/88 | 25.26 | 3.08 | 49.07 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1899 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1741 | 290.1 | 67 | 10 | 672 | 26 | 7/48 | 25.84 | 2.31 | 66.96 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
England in India Test Series, 2016/17 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1740 | 290.0 | 57 | 12 | 786 | 26 | 5/45 | 30.23 | 2.71 | 66.92 | 2 | 1 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1995 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 989 | 164.5 | 28 | 8 | 469 | 25 | 7/29 | 18.76 | 2.84 | 39.56 | 2 | 2 | - | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1927/28 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1894 | 315.4 | 148 | 9 | 528 | 25 | 5/31 | 21.12 | 1.67 | 75.76 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
South Africa in England Test Series, 1955 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1982 | 247.6 | 89 | 9 | 555 | 25 | 5/51 | 22.20 | 1.68 | 79.28 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1936/37 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1788 | 298.0 | 106 | 9 | 574 | 25 | 6/71 | 22.96 | 1.92 | 71.52 | 3 | 2 | - | ||
England in India Test Series, 1976/77 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1634 | 204.2 | 44 | 11 | 577 | 25 | 5/28 | 23.08 | 2.11 | 65.36 | 2 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1978/79 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1462 | 182.6 | 36 | 11 | 596 | 25 | 4/49 | 23.84 | 2.44 | 58.48 | 2 | - | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1974/75 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1510 | 251.4 | 60 | 9 | 613 | 25 | 6/76 | 24.52 | 2.43 | 60.40 | - | 2 | - | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1922/23 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1329 | 221.3 | 49 | 10 | 627 | 25 | 4/50 | 25.08 | 2.83 | 53.16 | 2 | - | - | ||
Basil D'Oliveira Trophy (England in South Africa), 2004/05 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2237 | 372.5 | 134 | 9 | 632 | 25 | 5/63 | 25.28 | 1.69 | 89.48 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
England in India Test Series, 1972/73 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2379 | 396.3 | 148 | 9 | 668 | 25 | 5/64 | 26.72 | 1.68 | 95.16 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1934 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 882 | 147.0 | 39 | 6 | 353 | 24 | 7/55 | 14.70 | 2.40 | 36.75 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
Pakistan v England Test Series (in United Arab Emirates), 2011/12 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 870 | 145.0 | 36 | 9 | 369 | 24 | 8/70 | 15.37 | 2.54 | 36.25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1905/06 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1198 | 199.4 | 59 | 7 | 398 | 24 | 7/28 | 16.58 | 1.99 | 49.91 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1903/04 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 878 | 146.2 | 35 | 5 | 405 | 24 | 8/70 | 16.87 | 2.76 | 36.58 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
Sri Lanka in England Test Series, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1006 | 167.4 | 50 | 8 | 437 | 24 | 7/53 | 18.20 | 2.60 | 41.91 | - | 3 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (West Indies in England), 1984 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 947 | 157.5 | 34 | 8 | 455 | 24 | 6/74 | 18.95 | 2.88 | 39.45 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Wisden Trophy (England in West Indies), 1980/81 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1469 | 183.5 | 45 | 10 | 456 | 24 | 6/64 | 19.00 | 1.86 | 61.20 | - | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1958/59 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 973 | 162.1 | 37 | 8 | 470 | 24 | 7/117 | 19.58 | 2.89 | 40.54 | - | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 2013 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1406 | 175.6 | 30 | 9 | 480 | 24 | 6/75 | 20.00 | 2.04 | 58.58 | 1 | 2 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1962/63 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1180 | 196.4 | 52 | 10 | 492 | 24 | 6/85 | 20.50 | 2.50 | 49.16 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1998/99 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 1462 | 365.2 | 145 | 8 | 522 | 24 | 7/68 | 21.75 | 2.14 | 60.91 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
England in Australia Test Series, 1881/82 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 1423 | 237.1 | 69 | 12 | 577 | 24 | 6/48 | 24.04 | 2.43 | 59.29 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (Australia in England), 1997 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 2218 | 277.2 | 40 | 9 | 794 | 24 | 5/80 | 33.08 | 2.14 | 92.41 | 2 | 2 | - | ||
England in South Africa Test Series, 1948/49 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 1952 | 244.0 | 20 | 8 | 999 | 24 | 5/92 | 41.62 | 3.07 | 81.33 | 2 | 1 | - | ||
The Ashes (England in Australia), 1924/25 |
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Performances in matches that overlap decades are credited to the year in which they occurred - this results in some unknown data, especially in regard to bowling figuresPerformances in matches that overlap years are credited to the year in which they occurred - this results in some unknown data, especially in regard to bowling figures
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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