Who Leads the Wicket Tally for India vs Sri Lanka in Test Cricket? Five Bowler Rankings

As the India‑Sri Lanka Test series approaches, fans are keen to see whether historic bowling figures will be challenged. The record for most Test wickets taken against the opposite side is held by a mix of spin and pace specialists.

At the summit sits Sri Lanka’s own Muttiah Muralitharan with 105 wickets in 22 matches versus India, earning seven five‑wicket hauls.

India’s most successful bowler against the island nation is Anil Kumble, who has removed 74 batsmen in 18 Tests, delivering four five‑fer innings and sustaining a 31.20 average.

R. Ashwin is third with 62 scalps from 11 Tests, boasting three five‑for hauls and his personal best of 6 for 46 runs.

Harbhajan Singh contributed 53 wickets across 16 Tests, averaging 39.77 and achieving two five‑wicket innings, the best being 7 for 62.

Kapil Dev, the 1983 World Cup captain, secured 45 wickets in 14 Tests at an average of 26.55, highlighted by a 5 for 110 spell. These statistics set a benchmark for the upcoming contests and underline the dominance of Indian spin in this particular rivalry.