Top 5 Indian Bowlers with Most Test Wickets in 2025: Mohammed Siraj Leads the Pack.

Team India’s Test campaign in 2025 turned out to be a challenging one, with inconsistent results across home and away series. India played 10 Test matches during the year, managing four wins, five losses and one draw, finishing with a modest win percentage of 40.

The year began on a disappointing note with a six-wicket defeat to Australia in Sydney. A young Indian side then showed resilience in England, securing a hard-fought 2-2 series draw. After losing in Leeds, India bounced back strongly at Birmingham, suffered a narrow defeat at Lord’s, held on for a gritty draw in Manchester, and sealed the series with a thrilling six-run win at The Oval.

At home, India cruised past West Indies with a comfortable 2-0 series victory but ended the year on a sour note, suffering a 2-0 defeat against South Africa. While the overall results were underwhelming, India’s bowlers delivered several standout performances throughout the year. Here’s a look at the top five Indian bowlers with the most Test wickets in 2025.

1.Mohammed Siraj – 43 wickets

Mohammed Siraj finished 2025 as India’s leading Test wicket-taker. Playing all 10 matches, the fast bowler picked up 43 wickets at an average of 27.20, including two five-wicket hauls.

Siraj was sensational in Birmingham, grabbing 6/70 to set up India’s massive 336-run win. He followed it up with match-winning spells of 4/86 and 5/104 at The Oval, earning the Player of the Match award in India’s dramatic six-run victory. He also impressed at home with figures of 4/40 and 3/31 against West Indies in Ahmedabad.

2.Jasprit Bumrah – 31 wickets

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took second spot with 31 wickets from eight Tests at an excellent average of 22.16. He registered three five-wicket hauls during the year.

Bumrah’s efforts often came in losing causes. His 5/83 in Leeds and 5/74 at Lord’s weren’t enough to prevent defeats in England. He also starred with 5/27 against South Africa at Eden Gardens, but India narrowly lost that match by 30 runs.

3. Ravindra Jadeja – 25 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed a mixed year with the ball, even as he contributed significantly with the bat. In 10 Tests, the left-arm spinner claimed 25 wickets at an average of 38.20.

Jadeja picked up four four-wicket hauls in 2025, with his best figures of 4/50 coming against South Africa at Eden Gardens. He also returned spells of 4/62 in Guwahati, 4/54 against West Indies in Ahmedabad, and 4/143 during the Manchester Test against England.

4. Kuldeep Yadav – 20 wickets

Kuldeep Yadav featured in just four Tests but made a strong impact, finishing with 20 wickets at an impressive average of 23.15. The left-arm wrist spinner also claimed one five-wicket haul.

He was named Player of the Match in Delhi after taking eight wickets against West Indies, with figures of 5/82 and 3/104. Kuldeep also took eight wickets in the two-match series against South Africa, averaging 28.62.

5. Prasidh Krishna – 20 wickets

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna also picked up 20 wickets from four Tests, though at a higher average of 31.30. His economy rate of 4.74 limited his appearances during the year. Prasidh played a key role in India’s memorable win at The Oval, taking 4/62 in the first innings and 4/126 in the second. He also claimed six wickets against Australia in Sydney and added five wickets in the Leeds Test against England.

Despite a tough year in terms of results, India’s bowling unit showed flashes of quality and resilience. With several strong individual performances, the groundwork has been laid for a stronger Test comeback in the seasons ahead.