Top 5 Best Bowling Performances by Indian Bowlers in Tests at Edgbaston, Birmingham

Indian bowlers have produced remarkable performances at Edgbaston over the years. From Chetan Sharma’s historic 10-wicket haul in 1986 to recent heroics by Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj in 2025, these standout efforts highlight India’s growing dominance. Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma also feature with memorable five-wicket hauls.

Table of Contents

• 5. Kapil Dev – 5/146 (1979)

• 4. Ishant Sharma – 5/51 (2018)

• 3. Akash Deep – 6/99 (2025)

• 2. Mohammed Siraj – 6/70 (2025)

• 1. Chetan Sharma – 6/58 (1986)

5. Kapil Dev – 5/146 (1979)

Kapil Dev was India’s lone warrior with the ball during the 1979 Test at Edgbaston. Despite England’s mammoth 633/5 declared, Kapil claimed all five wickets to fall. The rest of the Indian attack remained wicketless, and India eventually lost by an innings and 83 runs.

4. Ishant Sharma – 5/51 (2018)

In the opening Test of the 2018 series, Ishant Sharma delivered a fiery second-innings spell, picking 5 for 51. He ended the match with six wickets in total. Despite his efforts and Ashwin’s first-innings four-wicket haul, India lost narrowly by 31 runs.

3. Akash Deep – 6/99 (2025)

Making his mark in just his first Test in England, Akash Deep picked up 4 wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a sensational 6/99 in the second. His 10-wicket match haul powered India to their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston.

2. Mohammed Siraj – 6/70 (2025)

With Bumrah rested, Siraj stepped up with a brilliant 6-wicket haul in England’s first innings during the second Test in 2025. His spell broke a strong partnership and ensured India gained a commanding lead, setting the stage for a historic 336-run win.

1. Chetan Sharma – 6/58 (1986)

Chetan Sharma leads the chart with his 6/58 in the second innings of the 1986 Edgbaston Test. He also took four wickets in the first innings, recording a memorable 10-wicket match haul. The game ended in a draw, making it India’s only unbeaten Test at the venue until 2025.

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