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Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Greatness of Kumble is unknown to no one. He is leading the list of Most Wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but Lyon is not so behind

Abishek GoswamiFebruary 7, 2023 at 12:24 PM • 2 min read
Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The Greatness of Kumble is unknown to no one. He is leading the list of Most Wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but Lyon is not so behind

Since 1996, India vs Australia rivalry has produced some of the greatest cricket matches in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history. The Indian cricket team faced Australia in 50 Test matches between 1947 and 1996. After that, The Competition was renamed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 1996 to celebrate the record-breaking achievements of cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar of India and former Australia captain Allan Border. In these two decades, the fans have witnessed some unforgettable moments in this rivalry. They have witnessed some exceptional bowlers throughout the 26 years. Many great bowlers impressed the fans of both countries with their abilities and records. Let's give a look at the list of the Most Wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Top 20 Most Wickets Takers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:

Rank Player Span Matches Wickets BBM Econ 5w/10w
1 Anil Kumble (India) 1996-2008 20 111 13/181 3.09 10/2
2 Harbhajan Singh (India) 1998-2013 18 95 15/217 2.94 7/3
3 Nathan Lyon (Aus) 2011-21 22 94 12/286 3.14 7/1
4 Ravi Ashwin (India) 2011-21 18 89 12/198 2.72 5/1
5 Ravindra Jadeja (India) 2013-21 12 63 09/178 2.22 3/0
6 Zaheer Khan (India) 2001-12 19 61 08/137 3.37 3/0
7 Ishant Sharma (India) 2008-18 25 59 07/117 3.15 0/0
8 Brett Lee (Aus) 1999-2008 12 53 Jul-78 3.35 2/0
9 Glenn McGrath (Aus) 1996-2004 11 51 10/103 2.23 2/1
10 Josh Hazlewood (Aus) 2014-21 15 51 07/142 2.53 4/0
11 Mitchell Johnson (Aus) 2007-14 14 50 06/159 3.3 1/0
12 Umesh Yadav (India) 2011-20 14 48 07/176 4 1/0
13 Pat Cummins (Aus) 2017-21 10 43 Sep-99 2.73 1/0
14 Jason Gillespie (Aus) 2001-04 10 43 Sep-80 2.74 1/0
15 Mitchell Starc(Aus) 2012-21 15 42 05/103 3.29 0/0
16 Shane Warne (Aus) 1998-2004 12 42 06/113 3.07 1/0
17 Peter Siddle (Aus) 2008-14 10 38 Jun-85 3.33 2/0
18 Ben Hilfenhaus (Aus) 2010-12 6 33 Aug-97 2.9 2/0
19 Jasprit Bumrah (India) 2018-21 7 32 Sep-86 2.47 1/0
20 Md. Shami 2014-20 8 31 06/136 3.55 2/0

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Test CricketIndian Cricket TeamRavindra JadejaBcciCricket AustraliaPat CumminsRavichandran AshwinAnil KumbleShane WarneZaheer KhanHarbhajan SinghMitchell StarcJosh HazlewoodNathan LyonGlenn Mcgrath

Abishek Goswami

Abishek Goswami is an aspiring technology professional currently pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology from Haldia Institute of Technology. Alongside his passion for technology, he has a deep love for sports, which he explored further during his tenure as a writer and editor for Sportz Point. His experience in sports journalism not only enriched his knowledge of various sports but also instilled valuable life lessons and the importance of working in a structured environment. With a dynamic interest in both technology and sports, Abishek brings a well-rounded approach to learning, storytelling, and professional growth.

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