Test conditions vary greatly, especially in SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia—where pitches favor pacers with more swing and bounce. Asian bowlers often struggle here, but some have excelled. Notably, four Indian pacers rank among the top five Asian wicket-takers in these challenging conditions.
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5. Mohammed Shami – 123 wickets
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ranks fifth with 123 wickets in 34 matches across SENA countries, averaging 32.88. He has taken four five-wicket hauls, with his best figures of 6/56 coming in Australia. Shami’s most successful country is England, where he has claimed 42 wickets.
4. Ishant Sharma – 130 wickets
Former Indian pacer Ishant Sharma holds the fourth spot with 130 wickets in 41 games. He took five five-wicket hauls, including his best performance of 7/74 at Lord’s in 2014. Ishant has been particularly effective in England, taking 51 wickets in 15 matches.
3. Anil Kumble – 141 wickets
Anil Kumble is the only spinner on the list, with 141 wickets in 35 Tests at an average of 37.04. India’s highest wicket-taker in Tests, Kumble’s best haul was an eight-wicket innings in Australia in 2004. He claimed 49 wickets in Australia alone, in just 10 matches.
2. Wasim Akram – 146 wickets
Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram is second with 146 wickets in 32 Tests across SENA countries, averaging 24.11. Akram took 11 five-wicket hauls and was especially lethal in New Zealand, where he took 50 wickets in only 7 matches—the highest across the four nations.
1. Jasprit Bumrah – 147 wickets
