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Most Wickets Against Australia in Test Cricket: Making a mark in Test cricket against Australia is a significant challenge and a matter of great pride for any bowler. To dismantle the formidable batting lineup of the Australian side, bowlers must maintain consistent, precise line and length, backed by an excellent strategy. Facing this daunting challenge, only a few elite bowlers in the world have managed to claim a century of wickets (100+ wickets) against Australia in Test cricket. It is a point of pride that two of India’s greatest spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble, are also included in this historic list.
Top 5 Bowlers with Most Test Wickets Against Australia
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The list of bowlers who have proven most lethal against Australian batters is dominated by legendary fast bowlers from England and the West Indies:
- Stuart Broad (England): The record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket against Australia is held by Stuart Broad. He claimed a total of 153 wickets against the 'Kangaroos' (Australia) during his career.
- Sir Ian Botham (England): The legendary former English all-rounder holds the second spot on the list with 148 wickets.
- Courtney Walsh (West Indies): The great West Indian fast bowler, Courtney Walsh, took 135 wickets against Australia with his lethal bowling.
- Sir Richard Hadlee (New Zealand): New Zealand's legendary bowler, Richard Hadlee, has 130 wickets to his name against Australia.
- Curtly Ambrose (West Indies) and Bob Willis (England): Both of these formidable bowlers secured an equal tally of 128 wickets each against Australia.
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Other International Legends with 100+ Test Wickets Against Australia
The list also includes England's 'swing master' James Anderson, who claimed 117 wickets against Australia. Beyond these, several other world-class bowlers have proven their mettle by taking over 100 wickets in Test matches against a formidable side like Australia.
Indian Spin Mastery: R Ashwin and Anil Kumble's Historic Milestone
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In the history of Indian cricket, whenever exceptional bowling against Australia is discussed, the names of Ravichandran Ashwin and Anil Kumble stand at the forefront. Both these legends have repeatedly ensnared Australian stalwarts in their web of spin:
- Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin has taken a total of 114 wickets in Test matches against Australia. In 2023, Ashwin achieved a historic milestone by surpassing Anil Kumble’s record to become the Indian bowler with the most Test wickets against Australia.
- Anil Kumble: Former Indian captain and leg-spinner Anil Kumble claimed 111 Test wickets against Australia. Australian batters often struggled against his precise line and the bounce he extracted.
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