Bowlers with most 5-wicket hauls in wins

In these collection of pictures, we take a look at bowlers who have picked up the most five-wicket hauls in wins for their country. (Photo: AP)

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 19, 2023

R Ashwin

Team India off-spinner claimed his 28th five-wicket haul in an innings and 141 runs win over West Indies in the first Test in Dominica last week. Overall he has claimed 34 five-wicket hauls. (Photo: AP)

Muttiah Muralitharan

Former Sri Lanka off-spinner holds the world record for most five-wlcket hauls in Test wins - 50. Muralitharan also hold the record for most five-wicket hauls overall, which stands at a whopping 67.

Shane Warne

The late Australian leg-spinner claimed 28 five-wicket hauls in Test wins for Australia. Overall, Warne had 37 five-wicket hauls - second-most in Test history.

Rangana Herath

Former Sri Lanka left-arm spinner claimed 26 five-wicket hauls out of 34 in Test wins for his nation.

Glenn McGrath

Former Australia pacer claimed 25 five-wicket hauls in Test wins in his career. McGrath overall had 29 five-wicket hauls.

Dale Steyn

Former South Africa pacer retired with 23 five-wicket hauls in wins. Overall, he has 26 in his 93-Test career.

James Anderson

England pacer has so far claimed 23 five-wicket hauls in Test wins for his nation out of a total of 32 in his international career so far. (Photo: ANI)

Anil Kumble

Former India captain and head coach claimed 22 five-wicket hauls in Test wins for India, out of a total of 35 in his Test career.

Richard Hadlee

Former New Zealand all-rounder claimed 20 five-wicket hauls in Test wins. Overall, Hadlee ended his career with 36 five-wicket hauls.

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