10 Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets Vs Australia

India vs Australia Test series has been a highly anticipated and fiercely contested cricket rivalry. Over the years, several talented Indian bowlers have left their mark by taking crucial wickets and contributing to their team's success. In this article, we will explore the top 10 Indian bowlers who have made a significant impact by claiming the most wickets in the India vs Australia Test series.

Umesh Yadav

Yadav is a right-arm fast bowler known for his pace and ability to generate reverse swing. In 16 matches and 30 innings against Australia, he has taken 51 wickets at an average of 37.58. His best innings figures are 5/93, and he has two five-wicket hauls.

Bishan Singh Bedi

Bedi was a left-arm spinner who formed a formidable spin quartet for India in the 1970s. In 12 matches and 23 innings against Australia, he claimed 56 wickets at an average of 24.91. His best innings figures are 7/98, and he achieved five five-wicket hauls.

EAS Prasanna

Prasanna was a skilled off-spinner who played during the 1960s and 1970s. In 13 matches and 24 innings against Australia, he picked up 57 wickets at an average of 28.71. His best innings figures are 6/74, and he had five five-wicket hauls.

Ishant Sharma

Sharma is a tall right-arm fast bowler known for his ability to extract bounce and swing. In 25 matches and 46 innings against Australia, he has taken 59 wickets at an average of 42.20. His best innings figures are 4/41, and he has one four-wicket haul.

Zaheer Khan

Khan was a skilled left-arm fast bowler for India. In 19 matches and 34 innings against Australia, he took 61 wickets at an average of 35.59. His best innings figures are 5/91, and he achieved three five-wicket hauls.

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was a legendary Indian all-rounder who was also a proficient fast-medium bowler. In 20 matches and 38 innings against Australia, he claimed 79 wickets at an average of 25.35. Kapil Dev's best innings figures are 8/106, and he had seven five-wicket hauls.

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja is an all-rounder known for his left-arm spin. In 16 matches and 30 innings against Australia, he has taken 85 wickets at an outstanding average of 18.85. He boasts best innings figures of 7/42 and has five five-wicket hauls.

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan is a renowned Indian off-spinner. In 18 matches and 35 innings against Australia, he picked up 95 wickets at an average of 29.95. He recorded his best innings figures of 8/84 and had three five-wicket hauls.

Anil Kumble

Kumble was one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of Indian cricket. In his 20 matches and 38 innings against Australia, he took 111 wickets at an average of 30.32. Kumble's best innings figures are 8/141, and he achieved five-wicket hauls on six occasions.

R Ashwin

Ashwin is a premier off-spinner for India. In 22 matches and 42 innings against Australia, he has taken 114 wickets at an average of 28.36. He has a remarkable best innings figure of 7/103 and has registered three five-wicket hauls.

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