Multiple choice general knowledge sports MAXIMUM WICKETS BY A BOWLER IN A SINGLE TEST MATCH 17 19 16 18 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Jim Laker (England) holds the record for most wickets in a single Test match with 19 wickets. He achieved this feat against Australia at Old Trafford in 1956, taking 10 for 53 in the first innings and 9 for 37 in the second innings.