When you consider all Stuart Broad has accomplished over the course of his illustrious career, you will be sorry he did not receive the praise he merited.Stuart Broad was born on June 24, 1986, exactly 365 days before Lionel Messi came into existence. Broad, however, was delivered 12 weeks early and weighed 2 lbs 2 oz at Nottingham's City Hospital.
In 2005, Broad made his county cricket debut for Leicestershire. In December 2007 in Sri Lanka, he became the 638th man to represent England in a Test match. Since then, his remarkable red-ball consistency has elevated him to the status of one of the all-time greats. Broad has so far claimed 604 wickets in 167 Test matches at a strike rate of 55.7 and an average of 27.66.
Stuart Broad Total Wickets
Category
IPL
T20I
ODI
Test
Matches
0
56
121
167
Wickets
0
65
178
604
Economy
0
7.62
5.26
2.97
Best Figures (Innings)
0
4/24
5/23
8/15
Best Figures (Match)
0
4/24
5/23
11/121
5Ws
0
0
1
20
10Ws
0
0
0
3
Stuart Broad Test Wickets
Category
Stat
Matches
167
Wickets
604
Economy
2.97
Best Figures (Innings)
8/15
Best Figures (Match)
11/121
5Ws
20
10Ws
3
Stuart Broad ODI Wickets
Category
Stat
Matches
121
Wickets
178
Economy
5.26
Best Figures (Innings)
5/23
Best Figures (Match)
5/23
5Ws
1
10Ws
0
Stuart Broad T20I Wickets
Category
Stat
Matches
56
Wickets
65
Economy
7.62
Best Figures (Innings)
4/24
Best Figures (Match)
4/24
5Ws
0
10Ws
0
Stuart Broad IPL Wickets
It is important to note that Stuart Broad has not played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the ace pacer was part of the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) squad in 2011 and 2012. But he did not feature in any matches due to injuries.
FAQs: Stuart Broad Wickets
Q1.How many Test wickets has Stuart Broad taken?
Answer: Stuart Broad has taken a total of 604 Test wickets in 167 matches at an economy of 2.97.
Q2.Which match stands out as Stuart Broad's best bowling performance?
Answer: England's Trent Bridge Test against Australia in 2015, in which Broad claimed 8/15, has been his standout bowling performance.
Q3.What was the secret behind Stuart Broad's longevity in Test cricket?
Answer: Stuart Broad has always been very accurate in line and length. He knows how to rattle the opposition with mind games, and the move, more often than not, has always helped him to see success.
Q4.How many matches did Stuart Broad take to reach his 500-wicket milestone?
Answer: Stuart Broad took his 500th Test wicket in his 140th match for the country. West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite was his victim, and it was achieved at Old Trafford in 2020.
Stuart Broad Wickets (Source:@TheBarmyArmy,x.com)
