James Anderson is all set to replace Mark Wood in the 2nd Test match against England at Visakhapatnam, which happens to be his sixth Test tour on Indian soil. Meanwhile, he has a stunning record against India with the ball in Test cricket. Here, in this article, we will have a look at the list of bowlers who have taken the most wickets against an opponent in Test cricket and where Anderson stands in that list.
Most wickets by a bowler against an opposition in Test cricket:
- Shane Warne (AUS) - 195 vs ENG
- Dennis Lillee (AUS) - 167 vs ENG
- Curtly Ambrose (WI) - 164 vs ENG
- Glenn McGrath (AUS) - 157 vs ENG
- Stuart Broad (ENG) - 153 vs AUS
- Ian Botham (ENG) - 148 vs AUS
- Courtney Walsh (WI) - 145 vs ENG
- Hugh Trumble (AUS) - 141 vs ENG
- James Anderson (ENG) - 139 vs IND
- Courtney Walsh (WI) - 135 vs AUS
James Anderson stands 9th on the list for taking the most wickets against an opposition in Test cricket. Interestingly, James Anderson holds the record for taking the most wickets against India in Test cricket.
Most wickets vs IND in Test cricket:
- James Anderson - 139
- Nathan Lyon - 121
- Muralitharan - 105
- Imran Khan - 94
- Malcolm Marshall - 76
James Anderson vs India in Test cricket:
- Matches - 35
- Innings - 66
- Wickets - 139
- Bowl Avg - 24.89
- 5W - 6
- Best bowl figure (inn) - 5/20 vs in Lord's, 2018
- Best bowl figures (match) - 9/43 in Lord's, 2018
James Anderson however out of 139 wickets has taken only 34 Test wickets against India on Indian soil in 13 matches (22 inns).
