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Test Cricketers Nearing the Milestone of 50 Wickets in a Foreign Nation

Test participants are tasked with identifying bowlers who have achieved 50 wickets in a specific foreign country during Test matches.

Test bowlers nearing 50 wickets milestone in a foreign Test-playing nation
Test bowlers nearing 50 wickets milestone in a foreign Test-playing nation

Test Cricketers Nearing the Milestone of 50 Wickets in a Foreign Nation

In the world of cricket, records are meant to be broken, and our sport has seen some incredible performances over the years. Let's delve into two fascinating aspects: the highest individual scores in successful men's ODI run-chases and the bowlers who have claimed the most Test wickets in a single country away from home.

ODI Run-Chases

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Test Wickets Away from Home

As of September 1, 2025, a total of 55 instances have been recorded where bowlers have taken 50 or more wickets in a single country away from home. Two of the most outstanding performers in this regard are Muttiah Muralitharan and James Anderson.

Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan spinner, has taken an impressive 147 wickets in England, making him the bowler with the most Test wickets in a single country outside his home nation. On the other hand, England's James Anderson has an equally impressive record, having taken 174 wickets in Australia.

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