James Anderson Wickets



James Anderson is the most successful pacer in Test history (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)James Anderson is the most successful pacer in Test history (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)

England pacer James Anderson’s career has been a sublime journey of persistence, skill, and record-breaking feats. Anderson's journey commenced at Old Trafford, where he made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in 2003.

Little did the cricketing fraternity knew that James Anderson would evolve into one of the most legendary bowlers to have graced the gentleman's game. 

As he ended his illustrious career against West Indies in July, 2024, let us take a look at James Anderson’s wickets tally that testifies to his greatness.

James Anderson Total Wickets

Category
IPL
T20I
ODI
Test
Matches-
19
194188
Wickets-18
269
704
Economy-7.844.92
2.79
Best Figures (Innings)-
3/235/23
7/42
Best Figures (Match)-
3/23
5/23
11/71
5Ws-0
232
10Ws-0
03

James Anderson Test Wickets

Category
Stat
Matches188
Wickets704
Economy2.79
Best Figures (Innings)7/42
Best Figures (Match)11/71
5Ws32
10Ws3

James Anderson ODI Wickets​​

Category
Stat
Matches194
Wickets269
Economy4.92
Best Figures (Innings)5/23
Best Figures (Match)5/23
5Ws2
10Ws-

James Anderson T20 Wickets​​

Category
Stat
Matches55
Wickets58
Economy8.41
Best Figures (Innings)3/17
Best Figures (Match)3/17
5Ws-
10Ws-

James Anderson IPL Wickets​​

It is important to note that James Anderson has never played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he registered for the IPL 2025 auction but went unsold.

FAQs: James Anderson Wickets​

Q.1 How many test wickets has James Anderson taken?

Answer: James Anderson has taken 704 wickets in Test cricket. This makes him the most successful fast bowler in the history of Test cricket in terms of wickets taken.

Q.2 Who is the highest wicket-taker in cricket history

Answer: Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan is the highest wicket-taker in cricket history, with 1,347 wickets across formats. The legendary spinner is also the highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 800 wickets.

Q.3 How many Tests has James Anderson played?

Answer: Anderson has played 188 Test matches. He has played the second most matches in Test history, only behind Sachin Tendulkar (200 matches).

Q.4 Who is James Anderson's toughest batsman?

Answer: James Anderson has stated that Virat Kohli is the toughest batsman he has bowled to among the 'Fab Four'.