Australia will play a two-match test series against New Zealand in their home. Both New Zealand and Australia are in the top rankings of the WTC table. They both will try to get the best possible result for their respective teams. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest wicket-takers in Australia Vs New Zealand tests.
#5 Nathan Lyon
Australian off-spinner, Nathan Lyon is among the top spinners in the world right now, he played 10 test matches against New Zealand in which he took 50 wickets with an average and economy of 20.52 and 3.04.
#4 Glenn McGrath
You cannot keep players like Glenn McGrath out of stats, especially when they are related to wickets in test cricket. He played 14 test matches against New Zealand in which he took 57 wickets with an average and economy of 25.33 and 2.52.
#3 Daniel Vettori
One of the best spinners to ever play the game, New Zealand’s most successful spinner across formats, Daniel Vettori is on No.3 of our list. In 18 test matches he played against Australia he took 65 wickets with an average and economy of 35.53 and 2.87.
#2 Shane Warne
The third spinner on our list and he is none other than the legendary spinner, Shane Warne of Australia. In his test career, Warne played 20 test matches against the Kiwis in which he took 103 wickets with an average and economy of 24.37 and 2.61.
#1 Richard Hadlee
One of the most successful fast bowlers of his era, Richard Hadlee is the highest wicket-taker in the Australia Vs New Zealand tests. He played 23 test matches against Australia in which he took 130 wickets with an average and economy of 20.56 and 2.63.
