Pacers with most five-wicket hauls in away Tests

Test cricket has seen several prominent red-ball bowlers who performed well at their county and give match-winning performances for their team. However, few bowlers have done a commendable job in away conditions and bowled extremely well against the home team. On that note, let us take a look at pacers with the most five-wicket hauls in away Tests.

3. Wasim Akram (17)

Pakistan veteran pacer Wasim Akram comes third in this elite after grabbing a total of 17 five-wicket hauls in away Tests. The left-arm pacer was one of the most feared bowlers of his era. Akram played a total of 104 Test matches and scalped 414 wickets at an average of 23.62. The left-arm pacer took 25 five-wicket hauls in his Test career and 17 of the came outside his home turf.

2. Glenn McGrath (18)

Known for his consistent line and length, Australia pacer Glenn McGrath has grabbed a total of 18 five-wicket hauls in away Test matches he played in his Test career. The right-arm pacer is currently also the second-highest wicket-taker in the longest format of the game amongst pacers. McGrath played a total of 124 matches and scalped 563 wickets at an excellent average of 21.64.

1. Richard Hadlee (21)

The New Zealand pacer Sir Richard Hadlee occupies the first position in this elite list after taking a total of 21 five-wicket hauls in his away Tests. Hadlee played 86 matches for his country and took 431 wickets at a decent average of 22.3. During his stay in the Test arena, the express pacer grabbed a total of 36 five-wicket hauls and nine ten-wicket hauls. He was pretty handy with the bat too as he has scored 15 fifties and two centuries as well.