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Test cricket has always showcased some of the finest bowling performances in the sport’s history. Many bowlers began their journey with the red ball and, through consistent performances, went on to become legends of the game.
Blessing Muzarabani became the first bowler to take 30 wickets across formats in 2025. Muzarabani also became the fourth Zimbabwe bowler to take 25 or more wickets in a calendar year in Tests.
In this article, we will take a look the bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket in 2025.
Most Wickets in Test Cricket in 2025
6. Nathan Lyon | 24 Wickets
Nathan Lyon, known for his mystery spin bowling, features sixth on this list. In 2025, Lyon has played six Test matches and picked up 24 wickets at a bowling average of 24.04. His tally also includes two four-wicket hauls.
5. Jomel Warrican | 24 Wickets
West Indies' star spinner, Jomel Warrican, features fifth on this list. In 6 Test matches, he took 24 wickets at a bowling average of 19.20. His tally also includes two five-wicket hauls and achieved his best bowling figures of 7 for 32. His economy rate stood at 2.70, with a strike rate of 42.54.
4. Noman Ali | 26 Wickets
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali holds the record for the most six-wicket hauls (5) by a Pakistan spinner in home Tests. He broke the previous record of four, held by the legendary Abdul Qadir. Remarkably, Noman has picked up five-wicket hauls in each of his last five Tests since returning to the team in October last year. Noman has picked 26 wickets in 4 Test matches at an average of 17.23 and a strike-rate of 32.11.
3. Mitchell Starc | 29 Wickets
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was at his best during Australia's tour to the West Indies, is also among the top wicket-takers in 2025, having picked 29 wickets in seven Test matches at a bowling average of 17.24. He also recorded 26 maidens, conceded 500 runs, and achieved his best bowling figures of 6 for 9. His economy rate stood at 3.37, with a strike rate of 30.65. The left-arm seamer also took the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history. In just 2.3 overs, Starc had registered a five-for, the quickest in Test history.
2. Mohammed Siraj | 37 Wickets
Mohammed Siraj of India comes second on this list. Siraj has played eight matches so far this year, where he has bowled 1,575 balls (262.3 overs) and claimed 37 wickets at an average of 26.91. He also recorded 39 maidens, conceded 996 runs, and achieved his best bowling figures of 6 for 70. His economy rate stood at 3.79, with a strike rate of 42.56, and he has also taken two four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.
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1. Blessing Muzarabani | 39 Wickets
Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani took the most wickets in Test cricket in 2025. The pacer has surpassed Mohammed Siraj of India in this list. Muzarabani has picked 39 wickets in 10 Test matches at an average of 27.64 and a strike-rate of 44.25. He has also grabbed three five-wicket hauls and has been a pillar of Zimbabwe's bowling attack.
Muzarabani also became the fourth Zimbabwe bowler to take 25 or more wickets in a calendar year in Tests.