Cheapest 10-fors in Test history

Test cricket has seen some terrific contests over the years since its inception. Take any aspect of the game, players try to push themselves in order to get their side ahead in the contest. Numerous players have etched their names in history for producing some scintillating innings either with the bat or with the ball. Speaking about the bowling aspect, bowlers look to scalp wickets and with this, many cricketers have been able to attain massive milestones. While claiming a five-wicket haul does not come easy for the bowlers, a ten-wicket haul is even more difficult. However, there have been quite a few cricketers who have been able to attain this milestone and, in this piece, we take a look at the top three cheapest 10-fors in Test history:

3. Johnny Briggs – 28 runs (15 wickets)

Nottinghamshire-born Johnny Briggs recorded his best bowling figures against South Africa in Cape Town. The bowler racked up an impressive 15 wickets in for just 28 runs in the contest and still holds what is the third cheapest Test 10-for in the sport’s history.

2. Glenn McGrath – 27 runs (10 wickets)

Australia great Glenn McGrath was regarded as one of the most lethal pacers during his era. His immaculate lines and lengths was something that rattled rival batters. McGrath single-handedly decked the against West Indies in 2000 across the two innings as he got a 10-for for mere 27 runs in the contest.

1. Bert Ironmonger – 24 runs (11 wickets)

Queensland-born Bert Ironmonger recorded history against South Africa in Melbourne in 1932. He is the bowler with the cheapest 10-for in Test history, having scalped 11 wickets for just 24 runs. His record seems impossible to surpass AND it remains to be seen if any cricketer will ever be able to get even close to feat of such insane proportion.