Top Wicket-Takers in India vs Pakistan Matches

Bowling has played a crucial role in shaping the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan. From lethal pace attacks to match-winning spin spells, bowlers have often turned the tide in these high-stakes matches. Here, we highlight the top wicket-takers in all formats of India vs Pakistan cricket.

🏏 Overall Top Wicket-Takers (All Formats)

Player Team Matches Wickets Average Best Bowling 5-Wicket Hauls
Wasim Akram Pakistan 59 119 24.09 5/19 4
Anil Kumble India 52 103 27.77 6/12 2
Waqar Younis Pakistan 43 92 25.13 5/31 3
Saqlain Mushtaq Pakistan 36 89 24.23 5/21 4
Kapil Dev India 38 79 28.91 6/43 2

🏆 Top Wicket-Takers in Test Matches

Player Team Matches Wickets Average Best Bowling 5-Wicket Hauls
Imran Khan Pakistan 23 94 24.05 8/60 6
Anil Kumble India 17 81 24.89 10/74 4
Kapil Dev India 29 67 29.43 7/56 3
Wasim Akram Pakistan 16 65 23.07 7/119 3
Harbhajan Singh India 11 53 25.98 6/63 2

🏏 Top Wicket-Takers in One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Player Team Matches Wickets Average Best Bowling 5-Wicket Hauls
Wasim Akram Pakistan 48 60 25.15 5/28 3
Saqlain Mushtaq Pakistan 33 57 23.45 5/21 2
Anil Kumble India 34 54 28.42 4/12 0
Waqar Younis Pakistan 28 51 26.90 5/31 2
Harbhajan Singh India 30 48 27.75 4/26 0

🏆 Top Wicket-Takers in T20 Internationals (T20Is)

Player Team Matches Wickets Average Best Bowling 5-Wicket Hauls
Umar Gul Pakistan 6 11 16.18 4/37 0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar India 6 10 16.90 4/26 0
Mohammad Asif Pakistan 4 9 18.22 4/18 0
Jasprit Bumrah India 6 8 20.50 3/14 0
Ravindra Jadeja India 8 8 22.37 3/15 0

🌟 Records & Achievements

  • Best Bowling Figures in an India-Pakistan Match: Anil Kumble (10/74) – 1999 Test
  • Most Wickets in a Single ODI: Saqlain Mushtaq (5/21) – 1997 ODI
  • Fastest 5-Wicket Haul: Waqar Younis (22 balls) – 1999 ODI
  • Best Economy Rate in T20Is: Jasprit Bumrah – 5.75 RPO
  • Most Five-Wicket Hauls in India vs Pakistan Matches: Imran Khan (6)

🏏 Venues Where Records Were Made

  • Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
  • Old Trafford, Manchester
  • Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

🔄 Impact of Top Wicket-Takers on the Rivalry

Bowlers have often been the game-changers in India-Pakistan matches. From Wasim Akram’s deadly swing bowling to Anil Kumble’s legendary spells, these performances have defined some of the most intense battles in cricket history.

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