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Top Indian Bowlers with the Most Test Wickets in a Year
Check out the top Indian bowlers with the most Test wickets in a year, including legendary performances from Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Ashwin, and Bumrah.
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India is known for its strong batting line-up, with players like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. But the country’s bowling talents have often been overlooked. Indian bowlers have contributed significantly to India’s success in Test cricket, helping secure memorable victories across the globe. In this article, we look at the Indian bowlers with the most Test wickets in a calendar year.
Indian Bowlers with the Most Test Wickets in a Year:
| Rank | Bowler | Wickets | Year | Best Bowling Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kapil Dev | 75 | 1983 | 9/83 against West Indies |
| 2 | Kapil Dev | 74 | 1979 | 6/63 against Pakistan at Kanpur |
| 3 | Anil Kumble | 74 | 2004 | 8/141 against Australia in Sydney |
| 4 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 72 | 2016 | 7/59 against New Zealand in Indore |
| 5 | Jasprit Bumrah | 65 | 2024 | 6/45 against England in Vishakhapatnam |
5. Jasprit Bumrah – 65 Wickets (2024)
Jasprit Bumrah has been incredible in 2024, taking 65 wickets in just 25 innings. His average was a fantastic 15.06, with four five-wicket hauls. Bumrah’s best performance came against England in Vishakhapatnam, where he took 6 wickets for 45 runs, dismissing the visitors for just 253 runs.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 72 Wickets (2016)
Ravichandran Ashwin had an outstanding year in 2016, picking up 72 wickets in 23 innings. His average was 23.9, with 8 five-wicket hauls. Ashwin’s best performance was against New Zealand in Indore, where he took 7 wickets for 59 runs, helping India win the match by a huge margin of 321 runs.
3. Anil Kumble – 74 Wickets (2004)
Anil Kumble, India’s best-ever spinner, took 74 wickets in just 23 innings in 2004. His bowling average was 24.83, which is remarkable. Kumble’s most memorable performance came against Australia in Sydney, where he took 8 wickets for 141 runs, helping India secure a draw in the series.
2. Kapil Dev – 74 Wickets (1979)
Kapil Dev, India’s greatest all-rounder, also took 74 wickets in 1979, but in 29 innings. His bowling average was 22.95, and he had five five-wicket hauls that year. His best bowling performance was against Pakistan at Kanpur, where he took 6 wickets for 63 runs.
1. Kapil Dev – 75 Wickets (1983)
Kapil Dev holds the record for the most Test wickets by an Indian bowler in a single calendar year. In 1983, Kapil Dev claimed 75 wickets in 25 innings, with an average of 23.18 and five five-wicket hauls. His best performance was against West Indies in Ahmedabad, where he took 9 wickets for 83 runs.
Indian bowlers have made crucial contributions to the country’s success in Test cricket. The bowlers on this list have not only taken a lot of wickets but also delivered some of the most memorable performances in the history of Indian cricket.
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