The top five wicket-takers in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 are as follows: the leading bowler took 80 wickets, followed closely by two pacers with 77 wickets each, then a spinner with 66 wickets, and another spinner with 63 wickets. These bowlers delivered outstanding performances, playing key roles in their teams’ success and significantly influencing the championship’s competitive intensity.
5. Ravichandran Ashwin – 63 wickets
Legendary Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 63 wickets across 14 Tests in the WTC 2023-25 cycle before announcing his international retirement near its end. Ashwin maintained an impressive bowling average of 24.55, ranking second among spinners with over 50 wickets—just behind teammate Ravindra Jadeja. His haul included five five-wicket hauls, starting with two in the West Indies in July 2023, and three crucial match-winning performances at home against England (twice) and Bangladesh in 2024.
4. Nathan Lyon – 66 wickets
Australia’s premier spinner Nathan Lyon finished as the most successful spinner of the WTC 2023-25, taking 66 wickets in 30 innings across 17 Tests. Though Lyon struggled in the final against South Africa, his consistent performances helped Australia reach the title clash. His standout display came in the Wellington Test against New Zealand in February 2024, where he took 10-108 to give Australia the Trans-Tasman Trophy lead. Lyon also claimed 14 wickets from two Tests in Sri Lanka, contributing to a 2-0 series victory.
3. Mitchell Starc – 77 wickets
Fearsome Australian pacer Mitchell Starc took 77 wickets in 19 Tests during the WTC 2023-25 cycle, including five scalps in the high-stakes final at Lord’s against South Africa. Starc terrorized the Indian batting lineup in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home, grabbing 18 wickets and producing his career-best 6-48 at the Adelaide Oval. He also topped the wicket charts in the 2023 Ashes with 23 dismissals from seven innings at an average of 27.08.
2. Jasprit Bumrah – 77 wickets
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dominated statistically, finishing the WTC 2023-25 as the best bowler by a clear margin. Taking 77 wickets in just 28 innings—the fewest among the top four bowlers—Bumrah boasted the lowest average of 15.09 and the best strike rate of 30.67 among bowlers with over 50 wickets. His 32 wickets in nine innings during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy alone showcased his lethal consistency.
1. Pat Cummins – 80 wickets
Australian captain Pat Cummins surged past his rivals with a standout six-wicket haul in the WTC 2023-25 final against South Africa. He finished the championship with 80 wickets from just 18 Tests at an average of 23.48, including six five-wicket hauls—the most among all bowlers. Leading Australia to their second consecutive WTC final, Cummins was crucial throughout, with 25 wickets in five matches against India and 19 wickets at home against Pakistan in the 2023-24 season.
| Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Average |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | 35 | 80 | 23.48 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 28 | 77 | 15.09 |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 37 | 77 | 26.89 |
| Nathan Lyon | Australia | 30 | 66 | 25.18 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | 26 | 63 | 24.55 |
