Most Test Wickets For South Africa

South Africa is a cricket-crazy nation known for producing a great pool of fast bowlers in every decade. Fast bowling is something they don’t struggle with ever and it has taken them to a new height always in test cricket. Not only fast bowling South Africans are stupendous at batting too. Over the years many bowlers have represented and performed for South Africa in test cricket, let’s have a look at the players with the most test wickets for South Africa.

Dale Steyn 

One of the best all-format bowlers of all time, Dale Steyn conquers the list of most test wickets for South Africa. In 15 years (2004-2019) of his career, Steyn played 93 tests and claimed 439 test wickets. Steyn’s bowling strike rate of 42.3 is one of the best in history of the game. With his raw pace & accurate line and length, Steyn succeeded in every corner of the World.

Shaun Pollock 

Former all-rounder, Shaun Pollock has taken the 2nd most test wickets for South Africa with 421 wickets in 108 matches. Pollock played the toughest format of the game between 1995 to 2008 and has 421 scalps. Not only with the ball, but Pollock impressed with the bat too, amassing 3781 runs at a decent average of 32.71. 

Makhaya Ntini

Former quick, Makhaya Ntini gets 3rd place in terms of claiming the most test wickets for South Africa. Ntini was a combination of pace and swing which assisted him to become lethal in any condition. Ntini grabbed 390 wickets in 101 test matches. 

Player	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	Best	5 Wickets	10 Wickets
D Steyn	93	171	439	22.95	42.3	7/51	26	05
S Pollock	108	202	421	23.11	57.8	7/87	16	01
M Ntini	101	190	390	28.82	53.4	7/37	18	04
A Donald	72	129	330	22.35	47.0	8/71	20	03
M Morkel	86	160	309	27.66	53.3	6/23	08	00
JH Kallis	165	270	291	32.63	69.3	6/54	05	00
KG Rabada	60	108	280	22.34	39.7	7/112	13	04
V Philander	64	119	224	22.32	50.8	6/21	13	02

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