5-wicket hauls in an inning are one of the most impressive and significant achievements in Test cricket. A 5-wicket haul refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single inning. This feat showcases the bowler’s skill, accuracy, and ability to decimate the opposing team’s batting line-up. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable 5-wicket hauls in Test cricket history.
Most 5-wicket haul in an inning in Test cricket
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Wkts | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Muralidaran (ICC/SL) | 1992-2010 | 133 | 230 | 800 | 67 |
| SK Warne (AUS) | 1992-2007 | 145 | 273 | 708 | 37 |
| Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ) | 1973-1990 | 86 | 150 | 431 | 36 |
| A Kumble (IND) | 1990-2008 | 132 | 236 | 619 | 35 |
| HMRKB Herath (SL) | 1999-2018 | 93 | 170 | 433 | 34 |
| JM Anderson (ENG) | 2003-2022 | 177 | 329 | 675 | 32 |
| R Ashwin (IND) | 2011-2023 | 89 | 168 | 457 | 31 |
| GD McGrath (AUS) | 1993-2007 | 124 | 243 | 563 | 29 |