Top 6 Indian bowlers with the most 10-wicket hauls in Test cricket

Jadeja taking a wicket during a Test match

These Indian bowlers have decimated numerous batting orders and have picked up 10 or more wickets on many occasions in red-ball cricket

Kumble during a Test match — Anil Kumble

1. Anil Kumble – 8 ten-wicket hauls

The legendary Indian spinner dominated against batting orders throughout his illustrious career. Kumble was especially brilliant in red-ball cricket where he ended up picking 10 or more wickets on 8 occasions, which is the joint-most for an Indian bowler.

Ashwin taking a Test wicket — Ravichandran Ashwin

2. Ravichandran Ashwin – 8 ten-wicket hauls

The veteran Indian spinner is still going strong as he keeps on racking up wickets in Test cricket. Ashwin has carried India to numerous victories through his bowling and has picked up 10 or more wickets in Test matches on a total of 8 occasions.

Harbhajan during a Test match — Harbhajan Singh

3. Harbhajan Singh – 5 ten-wicket hauls

The former Indian spinner was nothing short of a nightmare for the opposing batters, who crumbled in front of him like anything. In Test cricket, Harbhajan picked up 10 or more wickets on a total of 5 occasions.

Jadeja taking a Test wicket — Ravindra Jadeja

4. Ravindra Jadeja – 3 ten-wicket hauls

The left-arm Indian spinner is still shining for the Men in Blue in Test cricket. Jadeja recently picked up his third 10-wicket haul in red-ball cricket at the Wankhede stadium against New Zealand to break his tie with 2 other Indian greats.

Kapil Dev bowling for India during a Test — Kapil Dev

5. Kapil Dev – 2 ten-wicket hauls

The legendary Indian all-rounder was an absolutely sensational pacer, who was feared by batters around the world during his time. Kapil picked up 10 or more wickets in a Test match on a total of 2 occasions throughout his illustrious career.

Pathan bowling during a Test match — Irfan Pathan

6. Irfan Pathan – 2 ten-wicket hauls

The former Indian pacer took tons of wickets especially in the longest format of the game. Pathan led India’s pace line for several years and picked up 10 or more wickets in a Test match on a total of 2 occasions.