Bowlers with most wickets in Tests at Old Trafford, Manchester
What's the story
The iconic Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester is set to play host to the 4th England versus India Test match. The 2025 England vs India Test series sees the hosts own a 2-1 lead from three matches played so far. Over the years, several bowlers have enjoyed bowling at this venue. On the same note, here are bowlers with most wickets in Manchester.
#1
Alec Bedser - 51 wickets
Alec Bedser owns the most Test wickets at Old Trafford, Manchester. He played here between 1946-1955. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 7 matches, Bedser claimed 51 scalps at 13.45. He picked 5 five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls in an innings. He also owns 2 10-wicket match hauls. Overall in Tests, the Englishman claimed 236 wickets at 24.89.
#2
Stuart Broad - 46 wickets
Stuart Broad is next on this list with 46 Test wickets at Old Trafford, Manchester. Broad played 11 matches and boasts an average of 20.91. He owns 2 five-wicket hauls and one four-fer in an innings. Broad also managed 1 match haul of 10 wickets. Overall, Broad claimed 604 Test scalps at 27.68 from 167 matches.
#3
James Anderson - 38 wickets
England maestro James Anderson did a reasonable job here at Old Trafford, Manchester. In 11 matches here, he claimed 38 scalps at an average of 23.57. Notably, he didn't take any fifer here. He picked two four-fers with the best of 4/38. Overall in Tests, Anderson went on to claim 704 wickets at 26.45 from 188 matches.
#4
Chris Woakes - 35 wickets
Current England pace-bowling all-rounder, Chris Woakes, owns 35 wickets from 7 matches at Old Trafford, Manchester. He averages a solid 17.37. Notably, he has bowled 46 maidens here. Woakes owns two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer. In 60 Tests for England, Woakes has picked up 188 wickets at 29.29. He has managed 5 five-wicket hauls (innings) and a match haul of 10 wickets.