Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a new milestone in his Test career for India. The right-arm bowler equalled late Australian legend Shane Warne in terms of taking most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket during the recently concluded Test match against Bangladesh at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. However, Ashwin is still far away to get at the top of the list of the players with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
Throughout the years, cricket has been a game which is dominated by the batters. However, a good bowling performance and taking all 20 wickets play a key role in winning Test matches. T here are many legendary bowlers who have ruled in Test cricket with their bowling and have taken several five-wicket hauls in their Test career. In the following listicle, we will be looking at the top 10 bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
Most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket
10. Dale Steyn - 26 Five-wicket hauls
Former South African pacer, Dale Steyn is the 10th player in the list to take most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He was one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time in Test cricket and has been a spearhead of the South African fast bowling line-up throughout the years. Dale Steyn has taken 26 five-wicket hauls in his Test career.
