Australia Stats
Australia Team Wickets
Australia Wickets Match by Match
The last 10 Tests, innings by innings, and how often Australia went over the line
| Opponent | Result | Inns | For | Ag | 8.5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | 8.9 | 8.4 | 85% | ||
| Wby an innings and 51 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | - | |||
| Lby 9 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 1 | 10 | |||
| Wby 5 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 5 | |||
| Lby 4 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 6 | 10 | |||
| Wby 82 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 10 | |||
| Wby 8 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 2 | |||
| Wby 8 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 2 | |||
| Wby 6 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 4 | |||
| Wby 184 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 10 | 10 | |||
| Ddrawn | 1st | 10 | 10 | ||
| 2nd | 0 | 7 |
New Zealand Wickets Match by Match
Australia's next opponent, their last 10 Tests
| Opponent | Result | Inns | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | 9.8 | 7.7 | ||
| Wby 160 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 9 | ||
| Wby 253 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 10 | ||
| Lby 115 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 10 | ||
| Wby an innings and 79 runs | 1st | 10 | 8 | |
| 2nd | 9 | - | ||
| Wby 323 runs | 1st | 10 | 8 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 2 | ||
| Wby 9 wickets | 1st | 10 | 9 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 1 | ||
| Ddrawn | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 6 | 8 | ||
| Wby an innings and 359 runs | 1st | 10 | 3 | |
| 2nd | 10 | - | ||
| Wby 9 wickets | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 1 | ||
| Wby 423 runs | 1st | 10 | 10 | |
| 2nd | 10 | 10 |
Australia Wickets Lines
How often each line went over, last 10 Tests, an innings each
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 17 | 3 | 85% |
| 7.5 | 17 | 3 | 85% |
| 8.5 | 17 | 3 | 85% |
| 9.5 | 17 | 3 | 85% |
| 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | 13 | 6 | 68% |
| 16.5 | 12 | 7 | 63% |
| 17.5 | 12 | 7 | 63% |
| 18.5 | 12 | 7 | 63% |
| 19.5 | 12 | 7 | 63% |
Wickets Batting First and Chasing
Australia's wickets per game by when they batted
| Batting | P | W | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 5 | 2 | 15.4 | 19.4 |
| Second | 5 | 5 | 20.0 | 12.6 |
Test Wickets Table
Wickets per game, sides with 8+ Tests in the last two years
| Side | P | For | Ag | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
14 | 19.7 | 15.6 | 35.3 |
| 2 |
12 | 18.6 | 14.9 | 33.5 |
| 3 |
20 | 18.4 | 16.9 | 35.3 |
| 4 |
21 | 18.0 | 16.3 | 34.3 |
| 5 |
17 | 17.7 | 15.7 | 33.3 |
| 6 |
13 | 17.0 | 19.4 | 36.4 |
| 7 |
16 | 16.6 | 16.7 | 33.3 |
| 8 |
18 | 16.3 | 17.9 | 34.2 |
| 9 |
10 | 13.6 | 18.1 | 31.7 |
| 10 |
13 | 13.4 | 17.4 | 30.8 |
Australia Wickets by Competition
Wickets per game in each Test competition
| Competition | P | W-L | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3-1 | 16.2 | 16.2 | |
| 5 | 4-1 | 19.2 | 15.8 |
Australia Test Wickets Questions
How many wickets do Australia take per innings in Tests?
Australia have averaged 8.9 wickets an innings over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, against their opponents' 8.4, and their best was 10 in their first innings against Bangladesh on 22 Aug 2026.
How often do Australia go over 8.5 wickets in an innings?
Australia went over 8.5 wickets in 17 of 20 innings over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, 85% of the time, while averaging 8.9 an innings against their opponents' 8.4.
Who takes the most wickets for Australia?
Mitchell Starc takes the most wickets for Australia over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, with 50 in 20 innings at 2.5 an innings, ahead of Scott Boland (36) and Pat Cummins (28).
What is Australia's highest wickets in an innings in a recent Test?
Australia's highest over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, is 10 wickets in their first innings against Bangladesh on 22 Aug 2026 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Mackay, against their average of 8.9.
Do Australia take more wickets batting first or chasing?
Chasing brings Australia more wickets over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024: they average 15.4 wickets batting first in 5 Tests, and 20.0 batting second in 5, a gap of 4.6 wickets.