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Players With Most Times 25+ Wickets In A Test Series 

Dharamshala Test against England was Ashwin's 100th Test match (X.com)Dharamshala Test against England was Ashwin's 100th Test match (X.com)

In the pulsating realm of Test cricket, where the contest between two teams goes on for five days, the bowlers emerge as silent architects for a team in a Test win. Their ability to exploit the weaknesses of the batters and give their all to unsettle the batters ends up rewarding them in the contest of patience and skills. While the bowlers are adjudged by their numbers, their wicket-taking ability becomes a crucial factor in defining a player's performance throughout the series. 

In the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and England, Ravichandran Ashwin joined the greatest spinners, Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan as he picked a five-wicket haul in his 100th Test match. To recognise Ashwin's exemplary effort to accomplish this feat, we at OneCricket are presenting the top bowlers who picked 25 plus wickets for the most number of times in a Test series in the history of Test cricket. 


Let's have a look at the top 3 bowlers with the most times 25+ wickets in a Test series.

3. Muttiah Muralitharan - 6 Times

Muttiah Muralitharan picked 25+ wickets in a Test series 6 times (X.com)Muttiah Muralitharan picked 25+ wickets in a Test series 6 times (X.com)

The greatest spinner in the history of Test cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan from Sri Lanka has been nothing short of a gift to the sport. With over 800 Test wickets including 67 five-wicket hauls and the best figures of 9/51 under his belt, he was an absolute gem in the cricket world during his time. 

The Sri Lankan team was fortunate enough to have him as their premier bowler, who not only helped them win games but also lifted the standards of the team throughout his career. With over 1300 international wickets, he is still the leading wicket-taker. Coming onto his performances in the Test series, Muttiah scalped 25 plus wickets in a single Test series six times in his career, which places him at the third spot of this record. 

Throughout his career, his unique action of bowling off-spin and variations surprised even the greatest batters of the world. No wonder why he has the most number of international wickets to his name.


2. Shane Warne - 6 Times 

Shane Warne picked 25+ wickets in a Test series 6 times (X.com)Shane Warne picked 25+ wickets in a Test series 6 times (X.com)

The former Australian leg-spinner and also the greatest leg-spinner in the cricket world, Shane Warne was unbelievable when it came to turning the ball. While the bowlers try to bowl the magical ones, Shane Warne had a ton of magical deliveries including the one clipping the right-hander's off-stump from behind him and bowling from around the wicket. 

The late Shane Warne was one of the extraordinary players and even won the championship for the Australian team during his playing days. With over 1000 international wickets, the leg-spinner is nothing short inspiration for the generations to come. 

Coming onto his Test numbers, he had 708 Test wickets and on six occasions, he scalped 25 plus wickets in a Test series, which places him second on the list of this record. Four out of these six performances happened during the Ashes, which showcases what kind of temperament and character he possessed.


1. Ravichandran Ashwin - 7 Times

Ravichandran Ashwin has picked 25+ wickets in a Test series for the most number of times (X.com)Ravichandran Ashwin has picked 25+ wickets in a Test series for the most number of times (X.com)

The Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin is rising through the ranks with his splendid performances in the longest format of the game. In the recently concluded Test series against England, he even completed a milestone of 500 Test wickets and joined the elite list of players with 500 plus wickets. 

Ashwin is turning out to be a legend in the longest format of the game and his expertise has helped India win games convincingly, especially in the Indian conditions. With over 500 Test wickets and 36 five-wicket hauls, he is on the verge of registering his name for a few more elite records. 

He comes first on the list as he recently surpassed Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan, as he picked up 25 plus wickets in a Test series for the seventh time in his career, which is the reason he is standing tall above the legends of the game, owning this particular record.