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The Titans of the Test Match: Top 10 Bowling Duos in Test Cricket
The ultimate form of cricket, test matches are a real test of skill, stamina, and mental toughness. In this format, consistent pressure and teamwork are just as important as individual skill in winning matches. The difference between a thrilling team win and a heartbreaking loss can be determined by a strong bowling partnership. A great Test bowling pair is defined by their unrelenting pursuit of wickets from both ends, enhancing each other's strengths and persistently looking for each other's weaknesses.
This blog post pays honor to the most formidable bowling combinations in Test cricket history—the two players who hunted wickets together and frequently worked together for years to destroy opposing batting lineups and win historic matches. The record books and the memories of cricket fans everywhere bear witness to their legacy.
The Most Powerful Pairs:: Top 10 Bowling Pairs in Test Cricket History
| Rank | Duo | Team | Matches | Wickets | Average Wicket/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Anderson(537) & Stuart Broad(502) | England | 138 | 1039 | 7.53 |
| 2 | Shane Warne(513) & Glenn McGrath(488) | Australia | 104 | 1001 | 9.63 |
| 3 | Muttiah Muralitharan(586) & Chaminda Vaas(309) | Sri Lanka | 95 | 895 | 9.42 |
| 4 | Curtly Ambrose(389) & Courtney Walsh(373) | West Indies | 95 | 762 | 8.02 |
| 5 | Mitchell Starc(369) & Nathan Lyon(371) | Australia | 94 | 740 | 7.87 |
| 6 | Ravichandran Ashwin(317) & Ravindra Jadeja(270) | India | 58 | 587 | 10.12 |
| 7 | Pat Cummins(297) & Nathan Lyon(276) | Australia | 67 | 573 | 8.55 |
| 8 | Nathan Lyon(286) & Josh Hazlewood(284) | Australia | 73 | 570 | 7.81 |
| 9 | Wasim Akram(282) & Waqar Younis(277) | Pakistan | 61 | 559 | 9.16 |
| 10 | Shaun Pollock(377) & Jacques Kallis(170) | South Africa | 93 | 547 | 5.88 |
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