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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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