A League of Their Own: Top 10 Bowlers Fastest to 300 Wickets in Test Cricket | StatsOverStumps

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A League of Their Own: Fastest to 300 Wickets in Test Cricket

Reaching the 300-wicket mark is a significant accomplishment that distinguishes the good from the truly great in the timeless tale of Test cricket. It represents a bowler's ability to consistently perform at the top level, match after match, in addition to longevity. However, what about the bowlers who made it to this point in a flash? The top wicket-takers in the game, who reached the 300-wicket milestone in the fewest number of matches, are honored on this list for their exceptional efficiency.

These bowlers were instant sensations who left a trail of broken records and confused batsmen in their wake. They didn't just play for a long time. Their ascent to 300 wickets is a tale of extraordinary talent, unrelenting aggression, and an unwavering faith in their own ability to change the course of a game.

The Elite Pace to 300

Rank Player Team Matches Opposition Ground Match Date Debut Time
1 Ravichandran Ashwin India 54 Sri Lanka Nagpur 24 November 2017 6 November 2011 6y 18d
2 Dennis Lilee Australia 56 Pakistan Brisbane 27 November 1981 29 January 1971 10y 302d
3 Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka 58 South Africa Durban 26 December 2000 28 August 1992 8y 120d
4 Richard Hadlee New Zealand 61 Australia Wellington 21 February 1986 2 February 1973 13y 19d
5 Malcolm Marshall West Indies 61 Australia Melbourne 24 December 1988 15 December 1978 10y 9d
6 Dale Steyn South Africa 61 New Zealand Cape Town 2 January 2013 17 December 2004 8y 16d
7 Shane Warne Australia 63 South Africa Sydney 2 January 1998 2 January 1992 6y 0d
8 Allan Donald South Africa 63 New Zealand Bloemfontein 17 November 2000 18 April 1992 8y 213d
9 Glenn McGrath Australia 64 West Indies W.A.C.A 1 December 2000 12 November 1993 7y 19d
10 Fred Trueman England 65 Australia The Oval 13 August 1964 5 June 1952 12y 69d

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