Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka in July for two match test series. The series will be a part of the WTC 2023-2025 cycle. Likings of test cricket have increased in the past few years and that is why we will see the top 5 highest wicket-takers in Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka tests.
#5 Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan’s legendary right-arm fast bowler, Waqar Younis is at No.5 on our list. Waqar played 13 matches against Pakistan in which he took 56 test wickets.
#4 Wasim Akram
Another Pakistan legend, known as the king of swing Wasim Akram was one of the best fast bowlers to play in cricket. Akram played 19 test matches against Sri Lanka in which he took 63 wickets.
#3 Saeed Ajmal
One of Pakistan’s most underrated spin bowlers, Saeed Ajmal was a legend in Pakistan’s cricket. Ajmal played only 14 matches against Sri Lanka in which he took 66 test wickets with an average and economy of 32.86 and 2.56. he is the third-highest wicket-taker in the Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka tests.
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#2 Muttiah Muralidharan
First Sri Lankan bowler to appear on our list is none other than the highest wicket-taker in tests, Muttiah Muralidharan who played 16 matches against Pakistan and took 80 wickets in them. He had an average and economy of 25.46 and 2.60.
#1 Rangna Herath
One of the most underrated spin bowlers, Rangna Herath is the highest wicket-taker in the Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka tests. Herath played 21 matches against Pakistan in tests in which he took 106 wickets with an average and economy of 28.07 and 2.70.
