Most Wickets In 2025: As the calendar for cricket action in the year 2025 draws to a close, one aspect that will never be forgotten is the bowlers’ superiority in all three formats of the game. Be it Tests, ODIs, or T20 Internationals, the bowlers were more or less in charge in the year 2025.
In this news piece, the spotlight will be on the Bowlers with the most wickets in 2025, who dominated world cricket with their talent, speed, and consistency.
Bowling Dominance Defines International Cricket in 2025
Unlike many years in which batters dominated, in 2025, bowlers emerged at the forefront. It is particularly noteworthy that among the top five wicket-takers, not many bowlers from Team India were represented, with a New Zealand fast bowler topping the list. It is interesting to note that Jasprit Bumrah’s name did not appear in the top five ranking.
Jacob Duffy Leads the List of Bowlers with Most Wickets in 2025
The best wicket-taker in 2025 hails from New Zealand, with his name being Jacob Duffy, who has also performed amazingly in the year with his pace and accuracy.
Exceptional 2025 Performance by Jacob Duffy
Jacob Duffy impressed with his performance in tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals in 2025. His ability to display discipline even when batting saw him emerge as the leading wicket-taker at the end of the year in international cricket.
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Total wickets in 2025: 72
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Matches played: 35
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Team: New Zealand
These performances made 2025 the most successful year in his international career so far.
Who Is Jacob Duffy?
Jacob Duffy was born on August 1, 1994. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler from New Zealand. He has the ability to move the ball and has played for New Zealand across all formats.
His impressive season also increased his market value, given that he was chosen by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the season of IPL 2026.
Career Highlights of Jacob Duffy
Tests: 16 wickets in 3 matches
ODIs: 35 wickets in 19 matches
T20Is: 52 wickets in 38 matches
First-class cricket: 334 wickets in 111 matches
He made Test debut in 2020, ODI debut in 2022, and T20I debut in 2025. His cumulative haul of 72 international wickets in 2025 framment the increasing significance to New Zealand cricket.
Top 5 Bowlers with Most Wickets in 2025
1. Jacob Duffy (New Zealand)
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Wickets: 72
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Matches: 35
2. Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
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Wickets: 65
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Matches: 31
The tall Zimbabwean pacer had a impressive performance in the matches with his national team in the year.
3. Matt Henry (New Zealand)
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Wickets: 65
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Matches: 27
Matt Henry’s consistency across formats has once again highlighted that he is one of the most valuable fast bowlers that New Zealand has.
4. Ali Dawood (Bahrain)
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Wickets: 59
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Matches: 36
Ali Dawood was one of the strongest performers on the Bahrain side and demonstrated that associate nations can also produce quality bowlers.
5. Kuldeep Yadav (India)
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Wickets: 58
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Matches: 24
Yadav was the only Indian to make the list. He had a remarkable season where his variety and control left the opposition batters stranded.
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