2025 was a good year for Test cricket
South Africa won the World Test Championship, ushering a new era in the format
Test Cricket in 2025
The bowlers continued to have a good time in the format, given the wickets remained biased towards them
Tests: Bowlers Dominate
On that note, here we look at the top 10 highest wicket-takers in Test cricket this year
Most Wickets in Tests
The Australian fast bowler took a staggering 55 wickets in 11 Tests
He was instrumental in Australia winning the Ashes this year
Mitchell Starc
The Indian fast-bolwer played like a workhorse this year
Siraj took 43 wickets in 10 Tests
Mohammed Siraj
The Zimbabwe pacer took 42 wickets in 10 Tests
He troubled Afghanistan and Ireland with his spells
Blessing Muzarabani
The England captain bowled tirelessly throughout the matches that he played
He took 33 wickets in 9 Tests
Ben Stokes
The Bangladesh spinner has been in superb form this year, especially at home
Taijul took 33 wickets in 6 Tests
Taijul Islam
The fast bowler superbly against India in the English summer
Tongue picked up 33 wickets in 6 Tests
Josh Tongue
The Australia pacer got consistent chances to play due to injury to Josh Hazlewood
Boland picked up 32 wickets in just 6 Tests
Scott Boland
The Indian pace spearhead struggled with injuries this year
Bumrah picked up 31 wickets in 8 Tests
Jasprit Bumrah
Simon Harmer was crucial for South Africa in the team’s win against India away from home
The spinner picked up 30 wickets in 4 Tests
Simon Harmer
Pakistan have made turning tracks throughout the last few years
Noman Ali used the surface to his advantage and bagged 30 wickets in 4 Tests
Noman Ali
