Bowlers with 60-plus wickets in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests
What's the story
As the West Indies cricket team gears up for their first series against Pakistan on Pakistani soil since 2006, it is only fitting to take a look at the top wicket-takers in this historic rivalry.
The list is dominated by legendary fast bowlers from both sides, a testament to their rich history of producing exceptional pacemen.
Here are the bowlers with the 60-plus Test wickets in this rivalry.
#3
Courtney Walsh - 63 wickets
West Indies fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh enjoyed operating against the Pakistan team.
As per ESPNcricinfo, he took 63 wickets at an average of 23.04 across 18 Tests against the side.
No other WI bowler has even 55 wickets in this regard.
Walsh's tally also includes four five-wicket hauls with his best innings figures being 5/22.
#2
Wasim Akram - 79 wickets
Fearsome Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram also features on the list with 79 wickets across 17 games at an average of mere 20.82.
Known for his extreme pace and swing, he was especially lethal against the West Indies at home.
The former left-arm pacer bagged four five-wicket hauls besides a match 10-fer in this rivalry.
His numbers further highlights the dominance of fast bowlers in this historic cricketing rivalry.
#1
Imran Khan - 80 wickets
Imran Khan, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, tops this list.
He picked up 80 wickets at an incredible average of 21.18 across 18 Tests against the West Indies.
His tally of six fifers is the most for a bowler in Pakistan-WI Tests (10WM: 1).
Apart from his bowling, he is also among the top run-scorers from clashes between the two cricketing giants.