List Of Best Bowling Figures 


List Of Best Bowling Figures In Test Cricket with Details

Here is a list of some of the best bowling figures in Test cricket. Please note that records may have changed since then, so I recommend checking the latest statistics for the most up-to-date information.

1-  Jim Laker (England): 19 wickets for 90 runs

Match: England vs. Australia, 2nd Test, Old Trafford, 1956

Laker's incredible performance remains one of the most famous instances in cricket history, where he took 19 wickets in a single Test match.

2-  Anil Kumble (India): 10 wickets for 74 runs

Match: India vs. Pakistan, 2nd Test, Delhi, 1999

Kumble became only the second player after Jim Laker to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

3-  George Lohmann (England): 9 wickets for 28 runs

Match: England vs. South Africa, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1896

Lohmann's figures of 9/28 are among the best bowling performances in Test cricket's history.

4-  Devon Malcolm (England): 9 wickets for 57 runs

Match: England vs. South Africa, 4th Test, The Oval, 1994

Malcolm's fiery fast bowling wreaked havoc on the South African batting lineup.

5-  Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka): 9 wickets for 51 runs

Match: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Kandy, 2002

Muralitharan's mastery of spin bowling led to this exceptional performance.

6-  Richard Hadlee (New Zealand): 9 wickets for 52 runs

Match: New Zealand vs. Australia, 3rd Test, Brisbane, 1985

Hadlee's outstanding all-around skills were on display during this match.

7-  Imran Khan (Pakistan): 9 wickets for 56 runs

Match: Pakistan vs. India, 6th Test, Lahore, 1983

Imran Khan's swing and seam bowling proved lethal against India.

Here are some of his notable cricket records and achievements:

Test Cricket Career: Imran Khan played Test cricket for Pakistan from 1971 to 1992. During this period, he played 88 Test matches and scored 3,807 runs as a batsman. He was also a formidable fast bowler, taking 362 wickets at an average of 22.81 runs per wicket.

One-Day International (ODI) Career: Imran Khan played 175 ODIs for Pakistan. He scored 3,709 runs and took 182 wickets. He was a crucial all-rounder for the team.

World Cup Victory: Imran Khan led the Pakistan cricket team to its first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 1992. He was the captain of the team, and Pakistan defeated England in the final to win the tournament.

All-rounder Status: Imran Khan is often considered one of the best all-rounders in the history of cricket. He was known for his ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball.

Hat-trick: Imran Khan achieved a Test match hat-trick against Australia in 1982. He took the wickets of Rod Marsh, Bruce Yardley, and Geoff Lawson in three consecutive deliveries.

Fastest 1000 Runs and 100 Wickets in Tests: Imran Khan was the fastest player at the time to achieve the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket. He accomplished this feat in just 75 Test matches.

Captaincy: Imran Khan was an inspirational captain for Pakistan. Under his leadership, Pakistan achieved several notable victories and became a competitive team on the international stage.

Wisden Cricketer of the Year: Imran Khan was named one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1983, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.

Retirement: Imran Khan retired from international cricket after leading Pakistan to World Cup victory in 1992. His final Test match was against Sri Lanka in January 1992.

8-  Sydney Barnes (England): 9 wickets for 103 runs

Match: England vs. South Africa, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 1913

Barnes' exceptional control and variety made him one of the greatest bowlers of his era.

9-  Bob Massie (Australia): 16 wickets for 137 runs (match figures)

Match: Australia vs. England, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1972

Massie's remarkable debut performance helped Australia secure a famous victory.

10-  Jerome Taylor (West Indies): 9 wickets for 95 runs

Match: West Indies vs. Australia, 2nd Test, Bridgetown, 2015

Taylor's fast bowling played a crucial role in his team's win against Australia.