Indian bowlers, especially pacers, have always waited for the tour of England since it produces seam-friendly pitches, which help them get more wickets. From legends of yesteryears like Kapil to modern-day greats like Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, they have had success in England against England.

In this article, we present you the list of bowlers with the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests.

1. Jasprit Bumrah | 51 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

One of the most successful bowlers of this era, Jasprit Bumrah, has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. His finest skillset and ability to generate steep bounce and challenging seam movement with his unorthodox bowling action, got him 51 wickets in just 11 matches (20 innings) so far, and there's more to come in the future.

Bumrah achieved his 51st Test wicket during the second innings of the fourth Test match against England in Manchester. With this, he achieved a milestone of 50 Test wickets in England. He joins Wasim Akram (53) and Ishant Sharma (51) as the only Asian bowlers to reach this mark. He now has 51 wickets, averaging 26.38 and an economy rate of just 2.79. He also has 4 five-wicket hauls to under his name.

Bumrah's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2018-2025	11	20	51	96	440.0	2.82	24.39	5/64	9/110

2. Ishant Sharma | 48 Wickets

Ishant Sharma has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Ishant Sharma during his 5-wicket haul against England in 2018. Image | Cricshots

Ishant Sharma is widely known for his pace and wicket-taking abilities. He took 48 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy of 3.29.

Ishant's ability to make the ball come in from a difficult length has worked well on English conditions. Moreover, his short-ball strategy during the 2014 series at Lord's helped India register a famous win in England.

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Sharma's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2011-2021	14	22	48	98	495.3	3.29	34.00	7/74	7/135

3. Kapil Dev | 43 Wickets

Kapil Dev holds the second position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Kapil Dev in action against England in a test match. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The Indian legend, Kapil Dev, is the third-highest wicket-taker in the list with 43 wickets in 13 matches played. The former Indian captain has an exceptional record against England and dominated on their home soil throughout his career.

Kapil's incredible outswing always had the batters guessing and with his ability to clean up tails, also helped him get many wickets in those conditions.

Dev stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1979-1990	13	22	43	129	563.1	2.99	39.18	5/125	8/168

4. Anil Kumble | 36 Wickets

Anil Kumble holds the fourth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Anil Kumble celebrating a successful dismissal during his test career for India. Image | YouTube

Anil Kumble holds the fourth place for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. He took 36 wickets in 10 matches, which is commendable for a spinner in such conditions.

Kumble was the senior-most bowler of the squad during that time, and was often described as bowling "faster" for a spinner, that too with high accuracy. His spin deliveries was considered to be as fast as a "jumbo jet."

Kumble's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1990-2007	10	19	36	113	524.5	2.84	41.41	4/66	7/159

5. Bishan Singh Bedi | 35 Wickets

Bishan Singh Bedi holds the fifth rank for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Bishan Singh Bedi in action for India during his test career. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Bishan Singh Bedi is the one name that stands out while discussing the wicket-taking rate against England. Bedi's incredible stat as a spinner in pace bowling friendly conditions like England sets him apart from the rest.

He took 35 wickets in 12 matches (18 innings), with an economy less than 3. Bedi also has the highest number of maidens among all the players in this list.

Singh Bedi stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1967-1979	12	18	35	133	524.5	2.54	38.08	6/226	6/111

6. Mohammed Shami | 34 Wickets

Mohammed Shami holds the sixth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Mohammed Shami playing against England in a test match in 2022. Image | Instagram

Mohammad Shami has a brilliant overseas record, and only a few Indian bowlers can be at the level with him. He has 34 wickets in 12 matches to his name, with an economy of 3.56.

Shami consistently hits challenging lengths, which makes him a wicket-taker against England batters. His unfortunate absence in the upcoming Test squad against England therefore became a point of concern for the fans.

Shami's status vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2014-2022	12	21	34	65	402.3	3.56	42.14	4/57	6/108

7. Mohammed Siraj | 32 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

Mohammed Siraj, who made his debut in the Boxing Day Test of 2020, holds the seventh position with 32 wickets in just 9 matches at an average of 35.93 and an economy rate of 3.93.

Siraj also recorded the second-best bowling performance by an Indian at Edgbaston in Test cricket since Chetan Sharma’s 6/58 in 1986. The Hyderabad-born cricketer also became the first visiting pacer to bag a six-wicket haul at Edgbaston since 1993.

Siraj's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2021-2025	9	16	32	43	292.2	3.93	35.93	6/70	8/126

8. B. S. Chandrasekhar | 31 Wickets

B.S. Chandrashekhar holds the seventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — B.S. Chandrashekhar in action for India during his test career. Image | Heritage Times

The wizard of leg spin, B.S. Chandrashekhar, makes his way up here with 31 wickets in 9 matches against England on their home soil. He had a phenomenal bowling figure in a match with 8 wickets (conceding 114 runs).

His most cherished performance against England came in the 1971 Oval Test, where he took 6 wickets for 38 runs, leading India to secure their first series victory on the English soil.

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Chandrashekhar stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1967-1979	9	15	31	80	386.3	2.72	33.96	6/38	8/114

9. Zaheer Khan | 31 Wickets

Zaheer Khan holds the eighth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Zaheer Khan celebrating a successful dismissal in a match against England in 2011. Image | Firstpost

One of India's most celebrated pace bowlers, Zaheer Khan, holds the ninth position with 31 wickets in only 8 away matches vs England. The former left-arm pacer was one of the best for India during his era.

Zaheer had made legends like Alastair Cook his bunny with his lethal outswingers, going away from Cook. He was the best of his time, who significantly enhanced India's bowling strength.

Khan's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2002-2011	8	14	31	81	296.5	2.92	27.96	5/75	9/134

10. Ravindra Jadeja | 29 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

Ravindra Jadeja, who is one of India's key all-rounders, holds the tenth position with 29 wickets in 14 matches. He is equally good with the bat as he is with spinning the ball for his nation.

Jadeja's ability to bowl long spells with variations, makes him a vital asset for the Indian team.

Read Also: Most Wickets for India in Test Cricket | Ravindra Jadeja overtakes Ishant Sharma’s tally

Jadeja's stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
2014-2025	14	24	29	71	512.5	2.90	51.34	4/79	7/258

11. Vinoo Mankad | 20 Wickets

Vinoo Mankad holds the tenth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Vinoo Mankad in action for India during his test career. Image | Cricket Times

Vinoo Mankad stands out from an early era. The former all-rounder truly made his mark on England soil by taking 20 wickets in just 6 matches.

With his tight bowling and impeccable lengths, Mankad made the most out of the English conditions and proved why he was considered one of the best of his generation.

Mankad stats vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1946-1952	6	9	20	108	312.5	2.16	33.90	5/101	7/146

12. Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan | 20 Wickets

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan holds the eleventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com — Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan in action for India during his cricket career. Image | Rediff

The 12th name on the list, Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, who also had success in the English conditions, took 20 wickets in 10 matches.

He was a valuable off-spinner for the team, known for his accuracy and control over the ball.

Venkataraghavan's status vs England in England

Span	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Maidens	Overs	Economy	Avg	BBI	BBM
1967-1979	10	16	20	66	317.3	2.58	41.05	4/52	6/96

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