Fastest Indian Bowlers To Bag 200 Test Wickets

Poulomi Chakraborty∙ Updated: Dec 29 2024, 12:30 PM

Ravichandran Ashwin: The Fastest Indian Bowler To Take 200 Wickets In Test (Source: AP Photos)Ravichandran Ashwin: The Fastest Indian Bowler To Take 200 Wickets In Test (Source: AP Photos)

The Cricket world never fails to disappoint the fans. Over the years, Indian cricket has produced some of the best bowling talents. The Indian spinners and pacers have provided some fierce competition to the opponent batters. In the ongoing Test match against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah secured 200 Test wickets After dismissing Travis Head.

Jasprit Bumrah is not only the Indian bowling maestro who secured 200 Test wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin is the fastest Indian bowler to achieve this feat. But the list contains some more legendary bowlers. Let’s explore, who is ruling the chart.

5. Anil Kumble (47 Matches)

 In the Indian Test history, there is no other player like Anil Kumble. The lethal leg spinner used to trouble the opponent batters with his exceptional bowling techniques. After making Test debut in 1990, he ruled the format. He completed 200 Test wickets in 1998 in the match against Zimbabwe. In just 47 matches, he secured this unbelievable feat. he is the fifth-fastest Indian bowler to secure 200 wickets in the longest format.

4. Harbhajan Singh (46 Matches)

Over the years, Indian cricket produced some of the legendary spinners. Harbhajan Singh is one of them. The finger spinner was a threat to the opponent batters. After making his Test debut against Australia in 1998, the legendary spinner never looked back. In 2005, Harbhajan Singh completed his 200 Test wickets in just 46 matches and became the fourth fastest bowler to achieve this feat.

3. Jasprit Bumrah (44 Matches)

In the Indian pace bowling unit, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend. With his accuracy and lethal bowling, the opponent batters are often scared to face him. In the ongoing Test series against Australia, Bumrah completed 200 Test wickets after dismissing Travis Head on a crucial point. In just 44 matches, he achieved the remarkable feat while having the best economy rate.

2. Ravindra Jadeja (44 Matches)

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the main faces of India’s spin bowling section. The talented left-arm bowler has been a big asset for a long time now. He made his Test debut back in 2012 against England and later established himself as one of the main spinners of the team. While playing against South Africa in 2019, he crossed the milestone of securing 200 Test wickets. In his 44th Test match, he touched the prestigious milestone.

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (37 Matches)

There are so many spinners in Indian cricket but Ravichandran Ashwin stands tall among all of them. The red ball legend showcased his dominance in the longest format. The ‘Carrom Ball’ specialist made his Test debut for India in 2011 and served Indian cricket for a long time. While playing against New Zealand in 2016, Ashwin secured 200 Test scalps in just 37 matches. As he retires from international cricket after playing the third Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he is the fastest Indian bowler to achieve 200 wickets in Test.