Bhagwat Chandrasekhar holds the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian in a single Test series. His remarkable feat of 35 wickets in just five matches was achieved during England’s tour of India in 1972/73, a testament to his exceptional skill and dominance.
Following closely behind Chandrasekhar are two legendary Indian spinners, Vinoo Mankad and Subhash Gupte, who are tied for second place with 34 wickets each. Mankad achieved this impressive tally against England in the 1951/52 series, while Gupte secured his 34 wickets against New Zealand in the 1955/56 series.
A trio of iconic Indian fast bowlers and spinners share third place on this prestigious list, each with 32 wickets in a single series: Kapil Dev, Harbhajan Singh, and Ravichandran Ashwin. While the specifics of their respective series are not detailed here, their inclusion underscores the consistent excellence of Indian bowling talent across generations. Jasprit Bumrah, also with 32 wickets, further strengthens this impressive record. Although not explicitly stated as a single series, Bumrah’s achievement holds additional significance: he boasts the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in an away Test series.