Bowling the 1st innings vs DEFENDING the 2nd, the defence split by the batters' required run-rate he faced. Higher asking-rate tiers = batters must attack. All figures verified against the match record.
Glenn McGrath: 563 wickets at economy 2.49, average 21.64 in Test. Spearhead · Strike bowler. Phase DNA, top victims and a peer map · matched to the match record.
Wickets: 563
Economy: 2.49
Average: 21.64
Strike rate: 51.95
Best figures: 8/24
4-wicket hauls: 28
5-wicket hauls: 29
Matches: 124
Country: Australia
Glenn McGrath's standout Test season was 1998, 66 wickets at an economy of 2.6.
Glenn McGrath owns Stephen Fleming, 7 dismissals in just 284 balls.
Brisbane Cricket Ground is a happy hunting ground for Glenn McGrath, 28 wickets there.