Most Test wickets against a single team

Stuart Broad became the fifth bowler to take 150-plus wickets against a single opponent in Test cricket against arch-rivals Australia. In the process, Broad became one among the players with the most wickets against a single team in the longest format, claiming 151 scalps in 40 matches. Similarly, there have been certain bowlers who relish their time against a particular team and pick massive number of wickets during their time in the longest format. With that said, let’s take a look at the top three players with the most Test wickets against a single team-

3. Curtly Ambrose

Sir Curtly Ambrose played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming heaps of wickets for the West Indies. In 63 innings against England, Ambrose picked up 164 wickets, which included eight five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul. The speedster maintained a stunning average economy of 2.43 in 34 matches against the Three Lions.

2. Dennis Lillee

The former Aussie cricketer played 29 matches (57 innings) against the English side and racked up 167 wickets. Dennis Lillee’s outings against England also include 11 five-fors and four 10-wicket hauls, and maintained an average economy of 2.47. With this, he makes it to the second spot in this elite list for racking up the most wickets in Test cricket against a single team.

1. Shane Warne

The spin wizard was known for lethal bowling exploits and wild turn that he got with the ball which eventually earned him a truckload of wickets. Shane Warne enjoyed his time with the ball against numerous teams but it was against England whom he troubled the most. The Aussie great played 36 matches (72 innings) and claimed 195 scalps. In addition to this, Warne also got 11 five-fors and four 10-wicket hauls against the English side.