Keshav Maharaj passes Paul Adams as Proteas’ top spinner, Maharaj has made his way into the record books after passing Paul Adams in the Proteas Test wicket-takers list after isolation.
The Achieved 136 Test Scallops:-
Entering the fifth and final day of the ongoing Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead in Durban, Maharaj has now secured 136 Test scalps.
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Joe is two more than Adams, who took 134 wickets in his 45 Test matches between 1995 and 2004.
Maharaj has Played his 41st Test:-
However, it must be remembered that the all-time guide for South Africa is on the list of Test wicket-takers.
Hugh Teefield continues to be the most successful spinner in the country with 170 wickets at an impressive average of 25.91.
South Africa has 17 players to take 100 or more Test wickets, including five spinners.
Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada are the only South African players currently active in the ‘100 Test Wickets’ club.
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Top 5 Test spinners from South Africa:-
- Hugh Tayfield – 170 wickets at 25.91 (1949-1960)
- Keshav Maharaj – 136 wickets at 32.93 (2016-current)
- Paul Adams – 134 wickets at 32.87 (1995-2004)
- Paul Harris – 103 wickets at 37.87 (2007-2011)
- Nikki Boze – 100 wickets at 42.65 (2000-2006).
