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Here are the top bowlers with the most number of wickets in Ashes history
Here are the top bowlers with the most number of wickets in the Ashes history. Have a look and find out in this photo gallery.
Last Updated on - November 21, 2025 3:17 PM IST
Here are the top 5 bowlers with the most number of wickets in Ashes history. The list includes global icons and the former star. Have a look and find the players.
1. Shane Warne
Former Australian star and one of the greatest bowlers in history. Shane Warne has played 36 matches in the Ashes and took 195 wickets and becomes the first person to get that achievement in the list. His highest figures are 8/71.
2. Glenn McGrath
Former Australian star and one of the greatest pacers in history. Glenn McGrath holds the second position in the list as he played 30 matches and took 157 wickets. The highest figures of his Ashes career are 8/38.
3. Stuart Broad
Next up on the list is a former England star and one of the greatest pacers in test cricket. Stuart Broad is in the third position as he played 40 matches and took 153 wickets. The highest figures of his Ashes career are 8/15.
4. Hugh Trumble
Former Australian star Hugh Trumble is in the fourth position on the list as he played 31 matches and took 141 wickets in his Ashes career with the highest figures of 8/65.
5. Dennis Lillee
Former Australian star and one of the greatest pacers in test cricket. Dennis Lillee is in the fifth number as he played 24 matches and took 128 wickets in his Ashes career with the highest figures of 7/89.