Players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket

Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a new milestone in his Test career for India. The right-arm bowler equalled late Australian legend Shane Warne in terms of taking most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket during the recently concluded Test match against Bangladesh at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. However, Ashwin is still far away to get at the top of the list of the players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Throughout the years, cricket has been a game which is dominated by the batters. However, a good bowling performance and taking all 20 wickets play a key role in winning Test matches. T here are many legendary bowlers who have ruled in Test cricket with their bowling and have taken several five-wicket hauls in their Test career. In the following listicle, we will be looking at the top 10 bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket 10. Dale Steyn - 26 Five-wicket hauls Former South African pacer, Dale Steyn is the 10th player in the list to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He was one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time in Test cricket and has been a spearhead of the South African fast bowling line-up throughout the years. Dale Steyn has taken 26 five-wicket hauls in his Test career. #PAGE_BREAK# 9. Ian Botham - 27 Five-wicket hauls Former England pacer, Ian Botham was one of the best fast bowlers in Test cricket in the decade of 80s. With over 5000 runs and 350-plus wickets, Ian Botham also went on to become one of the great all-rounders in the longest format. He has taken 27 five-wicket hauls in Test career for England. #PAGE_BREAK# 8. Glenn McGrath - 29 Five-wicket hauls Australia’s Glenn McGrath was monumental in the domination of the Australian cricket team in world cricket in the late 90s and 2000s. He is among the top 10 bowlers to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. McGrath has taken 29 five-wicket hauls in his Test career for Australia. #PAGE_BREAK# 7. James Anderson - 32 Five-wicket hauls James Anderson is one of the greatest fast bowlers in Test cricket. He announced his retirement in 2024 as the third highest wicket-taker in Tests with 704 scalps in 188 matches. He has also achieved several milestones throughout his Test career for England. James Anderson has 32 five-wicket hauls to his name in Test cricket. #PAGE_BREAK# 6. Rangana Herath - 34 Five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Rangana Herath is the sixth player in the list to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. The left-arm orthodox spinner has taken 34 five-wicket hauls in his Test career for Sri Lanka. #PAGE_BREAK# 5. Anil Kumble - 35 Five-wicket hauls Anil Kumble is among the greatest spinners to play for India and is all-time highest wicket-taker for the country in Test cricket. Kumble also has a record of taking a 10-wicket haul in single Test innings and comes fifth in the list of players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Anil Kumble has taken 35 five-wicket hauls in his Test career for India. #PAGE_BREAK# 4. Richard Hadlee - 36 Five-wicket hauls Richard Hadlee is the highest wicket-taker of all time in Test cricket for New Zealand. The former cricketer and a fast bowler has taken 431 wickets from 86 matches in his Test career. Richard Hadlee is also among the players with most five-wicket hauls in the longest format with 36 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Shane Warne - 37 Five-wicket hauls Australia’s Shane Warne is regarded as the greatest leg spinner of all time with 708 wickets from 145 Test matches. He is among top three players with most five-wicket hauls in the Test format. Shane Warne has taken 37-wicket hauls in his Test career for Australia. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Ravichandran Ashwin - 37 Five-wicket hauls India’s Ravichandran Ashwin is the only active player in the list of bowlers to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. The right-arm off-spinner has taken 37 five-wicket hauls in his Test career for India. #PAGE_BREAK# 1. Muttiah Muralitharan - 67 Five-wicket hauls Former Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan is far ahead than the rest of the players in the list to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He is the highest wicket-taker of all time with 800 wickets in Tests and 534 wickets in ODIs. The right-arm spinner has taken 67 five-wicket hauls in his Test career for Sri Lanka.