Australia is playing a two-match test series against West Indies. Series is happening in Australia and it is a part of the WTC cycle. Australia is our No.1 ranked test team in the World, they are also at the No.1 position in the current WTC table whereas West Indies are struggling to play in test cricket. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest wicket-takers in Australia Vs West Indies tests.
#5 Joel Garner
Legendary West Indies fast bowler, Joel Garner is fifth highest wicket taker in Australia Vs West Indies tests. In 18 matches he took 89 wickets against Australia with an average and economy of 20.89 and 2.66.
#4 Lance Gibbs
Former West Indies right-arm off-spinner, Lance Gibbs is at No.4 on our list. He played 24 test matches against Australia in which he took 103 wickets with an average and economy of 31.28 and 2.06.
#3 Glenn McGrath
The only Australian to feature on our list is none other than the legendary right-arm speedster of Australia, Glenn McGrath who played 23 test matches against West Indies in which he took 110 wickets with an average and economy of 19.38 and 2.33.
#2 Curtly Ambrose
One of the best fast bowlers West Indies have ever produced, Curtly Ambrose is at No.2 on our list. He played 27 test matches against Australia and took 128 wickets in them. His average and economy against Aussies were 21.23 and 2.43. his best bowling figure against Australia in a test match was 7/25.
#1 Courtney Walsh
Another legendary right-arm fast bowler of West Indies, Courtney Walsh who made a deadly pair with Curtley Ambrose in their prime days played 38 test matches against Australia in which he took 135 wickets with an average and economy of 28.68 and 2.71.
