Top 5 players with most wickets in Test cricket in 2025
Check out the top 5 players with the most wickets in Test cricket in 2025. A look at the leading wicket-takers, key performances, and match-winning spells from the year.
Last Updated: 02.41 PM, Dec 13, 2025
In cricket, Test matches are given the utmost importance because of fierce rivalries, intense games, long standing partnerships, and wickets. While the game mostly belongs to the batters, the bowlers are no less than them. There are many games where bowlers, pacers and spinners, have taken on the batting attack and turned the tables towards their teams.
If we look at some of the best bowlers in towards Test cricket scenario, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Jasprit Bumrah are the names that have dominated the format for a long time. In terms of spinners, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Keshav Maharaj, and Nathan Lyon are the synonymous names. In this article, we'll discuss the top five wicket takers in Test cricket in 2025.
Top 5 wicket-takers in Test cricket in 2025
| Player | Span | Matches | Innings | Balls | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Starc (AUS) | 2025–2025 | 9 | 18 | 1266 | 211.0 | 33 | 752 | 47 | 7/58 | 16.00 | 3.56 | 26.93 | – | 3 | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj (IND) | 2025–2025 | 10 | 19 | 1869 | 311.3 | 45 | 1170 | 43 | 6/70 | 27.20 | 3.75 | 43.46 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) | 2025–2025 | 10 | 15 | 1798 | 299.4 | 49 | 1126 | 42 | 7/58 | 26.80 | 3.75 | 42.80 | – | 3 | – |
| Taijul Islam (BAN) | 2025–2025 | 6 | 11 | 1741 | 290.1 | 44 | 877 | 33 | 6/60 | 26.57 | 3.02 | 52.75 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 2025–2025 | 8 | 14 | 1461 | 243.3 | 52 | 687 | 31 | 5/27 | 22.16 | 2.82 | 47.12 | – | 3 | – |
5. Jasprit Bumrah - India
As shocking as may seem, Jasprit Bumrah is in the fifth position of the most wicket-takers list. In eight matches, he has taken 31 wickets and has registered three five wicket hauls. His performances have been quite impactful, helping India win games in England and West Indies.
Known for his brilliant bowling, Bumrah is often referred to as the crisis man for India as he gives breakthroughs in crucial matches. Moreover, he has been quite helpful with the bat as well. Hence, he is ranked the No. 1 bowler in Test cricket.
4. Taijul Islam - Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Taijul Islam has been quite impressive this season, winning games for the team. He has played in six matches and has taken 33 wickets and hence, is the fourth highest wicket-taker of 2025.
He has taken two four wickets and five wicket hauls this year, making it an unforgettable season. Even though Bangladesh have played less cricket matches in a year, their bowlers have performed well for the team, which is indeed a positive takeaway for them.
3. Blessing Muzarabani - Zimbabwe
There are many players who have played some brilliant cricket in 2025 but for Zimbabwe, it has to be Blessing Muzarabani. He has played in ten matches and taken 42 wickets this year which is a huge achievement for him and Zimbabwe.
Even though he has been expensive and his economy rate is 3.75, he has been quite troublesome for the batters. Hence, he is in the third position of the most wicket-takers in 2025. With each passing season, Blessing is becoming an asset to the team which is indeed an impressive thing for Zimbabwe cricket.
2. Mohammed Siraj - India
After Jasprit Brumrah, if any player who has truly helped India's bowling attack become better is Mohammed Siraj. He is an asset and the backbone of Men in Blue in Test cricket. Siraj has played in ten matches and has taken 43 wickets.
His contributions have been extremely important for the team in most of the games and that is why he has been successful in cementing his place in the Indian team. While he started as a white-ball player, he has transformed himself into one of the best in Test cricket.
1. Mitchell Starc - Australia
Mitchell Starc has been dominating Test cricket from a very long time. In 2025, he has taken 47 wickets in nine games, which speaks volumes about his performance and the way he has played cricket for the longest time.
Starc, who is known as a lethal pacer, maintains his speed, variations, line and length and his temparament at the same time. He is one of the best Test bowlers in the world and the stats of 2025 supports the claims. The left-arm pacer has been quite productive for the team in the recent years.