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Top 10 Indian Bowlers With Most Test Wickets In England: Ishant Sharma Leads, Kapil Dev Follows, Jasprit Bumrah At…
Top 10 Indian Bowlers With Most Test Wickets In England: Ishant Sharma Leads, Kapil Dev Follows, Jasprit Bumrah At…

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Top 10 Indian Bowlers With Most Test Wickets In England: Ishant Sharma Leads, Kapil Dev Follows, Jasprit Bumrah At…

photoDetails english 2912192 Updated:Jun 07, 2025, 07:14 AM IST Ishant Sharma – 48 Wickets (22 Innings) 1 / 10 Ishant Sharma stands as India's leading Test wicket-taker in England. His most memorable performance came at Lord's in 2014, where he claimed 7 for 74, leading India to a historic win, their first at the venue since 1986. Kapil Dev – 43 Wickets (22 Innings) 2 / 10 Kapil Dev, India's legendary all-rounder, showcased his prowess in England with both bat and ball. Notably, during the 1990 Lord's Test, he hit four consecutive sixes off Eddie Hemmings to avoid the follow-on, underlining his aggressive style. Jasprit Bumrah – 37 Wickets (15 Innings) 3 / 10 Jasprit Bumrah has rapidly ascended the ranks with his exceptional performances in England. In a 2024 Test, he took six wickets, dismantling England's middle order with reverse swing. Anil Kumble – 36 Wickets (19 Innings) 4 / 10 Anil Kumble, India's premier leg-spinner, had a commendable record in England. His stint with Northamptonshire in 1995, where he took 10 wickets, honed his skills for English conditions. Bishan Singh Bedi – 35 Wickets (18 Innings) 5 / 10 Bishan Singh Bedi, known for his graceful left-arm spin, was instrumental in challenging English batsmen. His best performance came at Lord's, where he took 6 for 226, earning a spot on the Honours Board. Mohammed Shami – 34 Wickets (21 Innings) 6 / 10 Mohammed Shami has been a consistent performer in England, utilizing seam and swing to his advantage. His ability to reverse swing the old ball at pace has troubled many English batsmen. Bhagwath Chandrasekhar – 31 Wickets (15 Innings) 7 / 10 Bhagwath Chandrasekhar's leg-spin was pivotal in India's historic 1971 series win in England. His 6 for 38 at The Oval secured India's first-ever Test victory on English soil. Zaheer Khan – 31 Wickets (14 Innings) 8 / 10 Zaheer Khan's left-arm pace and ability to swing the ball both ways made him a key figure in India's bowling lineup in England. His performance at Headingley in 2002, where he contributed to an innings victory, highlighted his impact. Ravindra Jadeja – 22 Wickets (17 Innings) 9 / 10 Ravindra Jadeja's left-arm spin and all-round capabilities have been valuable in English conditions. His ability to maintain tight lines and extract turns has yielded crucial wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 19 Wickets (14 Innings) 10 / 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar's swing bowling has been particularly effective in England. His control and ability to move the ball both ways have consistently challenged English batsmen.

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