From Muttiah Muralitharan to Ravichandran Ashwin, Take a Look at Top 5 Players With Most Five-Wicket Hauls in Test Cricket

Mumbai, September 25: India's seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin once again etched his name in the history book after India clinched a 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai. He took his 37th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, tying him with legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne for the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test history. The only player ahead of Ashwin is Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 67. Notably, only one pacer features in the top five list of players with most five-wicket hauls in the longest format of cricket. Here is a look at players with the most five-wicket hauls in the Test format. From Ravichandran Ashwin to Ravindra Jadeja, Take a Look at Top Five Indian Performers in IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024.

1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka's iconic spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has the most five-fer in Test cricket. During his illustrious career, he took 67 five-wicket hauls in the Test format.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)

The seasoned India off-spinner is tied for second on the list with a tally of 37. Ashwin has taken a wicket every 50.51 deliveries, and overall boasts 522 scalps in the Test format for India.

3. Shane Warne (Australia)

The Australian spin legend, who is also the second-highest wicket-taker in Test, also has 37 five-wicket hauls to his name. Against his favourite opponent, England, Warne took 11 five-wicket hauls.

4. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)

The iconic New Zealand pacer Richard Hadlee took 36 five-fers throughout the 1970s and 1980s in just 86 Test matches. He took wickets at an incredible average of 22.29, which is the best among these five players. Ravichandran Ashwin Hugs Father After Winning Player of the Match Award in IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024, Pic Goes Viral.

5. Anil Kumble (India)

India's iconic spinner, Anil Kumble, who is also the nation's leading wicket-taker, has 35 scalps to his name.