Australian Bowlers With 700+ Wickets In International Cricket [Source: AP Photos]
Australian fast bowlers are most famous for their deadly pace, consistency, and impeccable accuracy. The pitches and conditions in down under often favour pace and seam bowling and therefore, many legends have been unearthed by the Aussies.
Among these are a few who achieved the incredible feat of claiming 700 or more wickets across formats in international cricket. These bowlers truly stood out due to their highly impressive skill and accuracy while adjusting to the varied conditions prevailing around the globe.
Here's a look at legendary Australian bowlers who have crossed the prestigious 700-wicket mark in international cricket.
4. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc [Source: @Smithian_here/X.com]
The left-arm fast bowler is the most recent one to join the elite list. Mitchell Starc has accumulated 700 wickets in 287 international matches as of January 2025. He achieved the milestone of 700 wickets during a Test match against Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, in his extensive international career, Starc has maintained an economy of 4.11 across all formats. His dominance in the Test format has been exemplary with 378 wickets. Besides, Starc has also claimed 24 five-wicket-hauls and a single 10-wicket-haul.
3. Brett Lee
Brett Lee [Source: @ICC/X.com]
The legendary right-arm fast bowler used to terrorise batters with his raw pace in his prime era. Brett Lee scalped 718 wickets in his prolific international career that spanned over 322 games. His economy was 4.06 with 19 five-wicket-hauls.
He became only the third Australian to cross the 700 international wickets milestone and turned into a major performer for Australia's bowling unit. Also, his best figures of 5/22 underline his destructive nature and capability of taking apart any powerful batting order alone.
2. Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]
Glenn McGrath, the right-arm fast bowler, is one of the most celebrated and legendary pacers to serve Australian cricket. He featured in 375 international games and scalped a total of 948 wickets, the second most dismissals registered by a pacer in international cricket history.
He also claimed 36 five-wicket-hauls and 3 10-wicket-hauls with 8/24 being his best career figures. His unrelenting line and length made him one of the toughest bowlers to face in his era.
1. Shane Warne
Shane Warne [Source: @vamsikaka/X.com]
Shane Warne, the leg-spinner, is thought to be one of cricket history's greatest bowlers. His international career spanned over 338 games and the spin wizard claimed 999 international wickets for Australia. He had 38 five-wicket-hauls and 10 ten-wicket-hauls in his career.
Warne had a marvellous economy of 2.98 and his best bowling figures of 8/71 is a testimony to his brilliance. Whether it was his 'Ball of the Century' or one of his many heroic performances, Warne's legacy as a spin wizard continues to inspire generations of cricketers across the globe.