Four Australian bowlers have set a historic record of 602 wickets in Test cricket
Published 2 hours ago | By Nouman Shakeel
Australia's four-man bowling attack has achieved a new milestone by collectively claiming over 600 wickets in Test cricket. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon reached a combined total of 602 wickets during the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead—a figure that, according to available data, represents the highest tally for any bowling unit.
The four Australian bowlers amassed these wickets across a total of 38 Test matches. This achievement has earned them a unique place in the history of Test cricket.
Breakdown of Wickets by Australian Bowlers
Among the four players, Pat Cummins leads with 158 wickets, while Mitchell Starc has claimed 155, Josh Hazlewood 150, and Nathan Lyon 139.
Australian Bowlers' Test Wicket Record
| Bowler | Test Wickets |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins | 158 |
| Mitchell Starc | 155 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 150 |
| Nathan Lyon | 139 |
| Total | 602 |
England and South Africa's bowling units also feature on the list
Ranking second on this list is the English quartet of Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Ben Stokes, who collectively claimed approximately 430 wickets.
In third place is the South African bowling unit comprising Jacques Kallis, Makhaya Ntini, Nicky Boje, and Shaun Pollock, with a combined tally of 341 wickets.
The diverse styles of the Australian bowlers have played a pivotal role in their success; Pat Cummins' pace, Mitchell Starc's left-arm swing, Josh Hazlewood's precision in line and length, and Nathan Lyon's spin each present unique challenges for opposing batsmen.
