The top Indian fast bowlers have achieved numerous five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, showcasing exceptional skill and consistency. Their performances have been crucial in strengthening India’s bowling attack, with impressive wicket tallies and match-winning spells that span across different cricketing eras, highlighting their impact on the game.
5. Javagal Srinath
Javagal Srinath was India’s premier fast bowler in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In his Test career spanning 67 matches, he took 236 wickets with an average of 30.5. Srinath secured 10 five-wicket hauls, with his best performance being 8/86 against Pakistan in 1999.
4. Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma, debuting in 2007, is one of India’s leading pacers with 311 Test wickets in 105 matches. He has 11 five-wicket hauls and played a crucial role in India’s fast bowling during the 2010s. Ishant’s last Test appearance was in 2021 against New Zealand.
3. Zaheer Khan
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of his generation. With 14 five-wicket hauls in Tests, he boasts the best bowling average (19.33) among bowlers with over 200 wickets. His career-best figures are 6/27 against West Indies in 2019.
1. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is India’s greatest fast bowler, leading with 23 five-wicket hauls in Tests. He took 434 wickets in 131 matches with a 29.64 average and scored over 5,000 runs. His best bowling figures are 9/83 against West Indies in 1983, highlighting his all-round impact.
