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Siraj Chases Tongue for Top Wicket-Taker in England-India Test Series
3 Aug
Summary
- Pacer Josh Tongue leads wickets chart with 19 scalps
- Mohammed Siraj just 1 wicket away from surpassing Tongue
- Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep among top 5 wicket-takers
As the fourth day of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval in London approaches on August 3, 2025, the battle for the top wicket-taker in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series is heating up.
Pacer Josh Tongue of England currently leads the wickets chart with 19 scalps in the three matches he has played so far. However, India's Mohammed Siraj is just one wicket away from surpassing Tongue and taking the top spot. Siraj has been a consistent performer for India, picking up 19 wickets in the five-match series.
The third spot on the list is occupied by England skipper Ben Stokes, who has taken 17 wickets in the four matches he has played. India's pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, who only featured in three matches of the series, is fourth with 14 wickets. Akash Deep, who is touring England for the first time, completes the top five list of bowlers with the most wickets in the ongoing series.
The final Test at The Oval promises to be an exciting affair, with Siraj looking to surpass Tongue and claim the top spot in the wickets chart.
