Recently, during the five-match test series between India and England, James Anderson became the first-ever fast bowler to complete 700 test wickets. Here is the list of teams against whom, he registered the most wickets (Pic: File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-03-11 12:18 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
James Anderson has been a nightmare for Indian batsmen in tests. The pacer recently completed 700 test wickets out of which he has 149 scalps registered against India. He bagged 149 wickets in just 39 tests against the Blues. The veteran English pacer also has 6 five-wicket hauls against the Indians
Australia is the second team against whom the milestone achiever Anderson has the most number of test wickets. He played 39 test matches against the Australians and bagged 117 wickets. Anderson has 5 five-wickets and 1 ten-wicket haul against the Aussies
South Africa is the third team on Anderson's list. He clashed with Proteas in 29 test matches in which he has 103 wickets. He also registered 4 five-wicket hauls against South Africa
The fourth team against whom, James Anderson has the most test wickets is West Indies. In 22 tests, the star England pacer has 87 wickets registered to his name. He also has 5 five-wicket hauls against the Caribbeans
New Zealand is the fifth team against whom, Anderson has a good test record. Facing the Kiwis in 20 matches, the English pacer bagged 84 wickets including 3 fifers