Bowlers with most wickets in an India vs England Test series, only one active player makes the list

August 3, 2025

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The winner of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be decided in the fifth and final match of the series at The Oval. 

Series up for grabs

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The top 3 places in the list of highest wicket-takers in a series between India and England are all occupied by Indians.

Indian bowlers' sensational record against England

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Axar Patel is the only active player present on the list of highest wicket-takers in an India vs England Test series. Here is the full list -

Only one active player on elite list

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The former India spinner took a total of 35 scalps in a Test series against England back in 1972/73.

Bhagwath Chandrasekhar

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The former India all-rounder picked up a total of 34 wickets in a Test series against England back in 1951/52. 

Vinoo Mankad

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The legendary India spinner took 32 wickets against England in a Test series held in 2020/21.

Ravichandran Ashwin

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The former England pacer picked up a total of 29 wickets against India in a Test series held in 1952.

Fred Trueman

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The former England spinner took a total of 29 wickets against India in a Test series held in 1976/77.

Derek Underwood

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The legendary India spinner picked up a total of 28 wickets against England in a Test series held in 2016/17.

Ravichandran Ashwin

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The India spinner picked up a total of 27 scalps against England in a Test series held in 2020/21.

Axar Patel

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The former England spinner took a total of 27 scalps against India in a Test series held in 1963/64.

Fred Titmus

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