5 bowlers with most Test wickets against India

Team India possess a dominant record in Test cricket. The side is currently ranked number 1 in the world and their recent performances in Test cricket have been nothing short of spectacular.

India has seen many legendary batsmen who have set the world alight with their majestic batting prowess which has been applauded by the ardent followers of this beautiful sport.

Considering Team India's rich history in Test cricket, it makes one wonder as to which bowlers manage to prosper against them. There haven't been many players to boast a great record against India in test cricket but few have been able to thrive against them!

Here we list down 5 men who have the most number of Test wickets against India.

#5 Malcolm Marshall

Malcolm Marshall

West Indies have had a rich history when it comes to producing world-class fast bowlers. From Michael Holding to Malcolm Marshall, the Caribbean island has given the world quite a few sensational pacers.

Speaking of Malcolm Marshall and his exploits with the ball, the pacer from the West Indies had a splendid Test record and his numbers highlight his prowess to perfection. Malcolm Marshall took 376 wickets in 81 Tests for the West Indies and is often regarded amongst the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

His record against India was particularly well as he took 76 wickets against the subcontinent giants in 17 tests that he against them. Not many men have enjoyed such level of success against India but that was the genius of Malcolm Marshall.

#4 Nathon Lyon

Nathon Lyon

The Australian spinner has had a fairytale career so far. Ardent followers of cricket have witnessed Nathon Lyon's rise to the top and there's no arguing of the fact that he has been an integral part of Australian setup for the most part of last decade or so.

Lyon's ability to make the best use of pitch conditions is what makes him such a fearsome bowler. With 346 test wickets to his name, Nathon Lyon has been utterly brilliant for Australia in the longer format of the game.

Nathon Lyon has enjoyed playing against India as in the 18 tests that played against them, the Australian has managed to rake in 86 wickets which is a brilliant return for a spinner. This is also considering the fact that India are known to be one of the better nations when it comes to playing against spin.

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#3 Imran Khan

Imran Khan (right)

Imran Khan is one of the most reknowned cricketers of his time. Often considered as one of the greatest all-rounders to ever play the game, Imran Khan had a tremendous career.

Imran Khan captained Pakistan in Tests as well as ODIs and is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievers for Pakistani cricket. The former skipper played in 88 Tests and enjoyed a decent amount of success with both bat and ball.

His tally of 362 wickets places him in the top wicket-takers list for Pakistan in Test cricket. The former Pakistani skipper relished playing against neighbours and arch-rivals India as he took wickets regularly against them. In 23 Tests, Imran Khan claimed 94 wickets which places him 3rd on this illustrious list.

India vs Pakistan is a massive encounter and it is where legends are born and Imran Khan surely belongs to that bracket.

#2 Muttiah Muralitharan

First Test South Africa v Sri Lanka - Day One

Talk about bowling records and there is one name that'll be found in many lists - and that name is Muttiah Muralitharan. The Sri Lankan spin wizard was one of the most feared bowlers back in his day and there is no doubt in him being reckoned amongst the greatest of all-time.

With 800 test wickets to his name, the game has never seen someone as prolific as Muttiah Muralitharan. While the legendary off-spinner enjoyed a great amount of success against all major Test playing nations, it was against India that saw Muttiah Muralitharan deliver extraordinary performances.

In 22 tests, the Sri Lankan maestro took 105 wickets against India which also includes seven 5-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls, which simply exhibits the greatness of Muralitharan. Not many spinners have achieved so much success against India in Tests but Muttiah Muralitharan thrived against them.

#1 James Anderson

West Indies v England - 3rd Test: Day Four

Undoubtedly one of the greatest swing bowlers of all time, James Anderson has been an integral part of England's Test setup for a long time. Jimmy has been utterly brilliant for all these years and his place in the history books is sealed.

With 575 wickets to his name in 148* Tests, James Anderson is England's greatest wicket-taker and ranks 4th in the all-time list. His record against all top nations is impressive but it is against India that James Anderson has really relished playing.

The King of Swing from Burnley has claimed 110 wickets against India in 27 test matches which is an exceptional return for a fast bowler against one of the most formidable Test-playing nations.

Anderson also holds a great record against India's Sachin Tendulkar who has fallen prey to the pacer's brilliance on 9 occasions.