In this quiz, you have to name every player in the 21st century to take a five-wicket haul in the fifth Test of a bilateral series.
Long Test series have begun to fade away over the last 20-25 years, with the cricketing calendar now crowded by the more profitable limited-overs formats. The cost involved in hosting such series also means that only a few countries (read Australia, India and England) find the endeavour financially viable.
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Series of six Tests were not uncommon in the 20th century. But the last of those came in 1998. Since 2000, the longest Test series have only contained five matches.
The excitement of a fifth Test depends on the results that came before, so they can be exhilarating or drab in equal measure. In this quiz, you have to name every player who has taken a five-wicket haul in the fifth Test of a series this century.
Some of these are iconic efforts, while others are less memorable. An Indian player is the most recent addition, making the list 27-strong. You have five minutes' time, with the player's team as well as their figures and match details provided to help you out. Good luck!
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Last updated on August 5, 2025.
Can you name every player since 2000 to take a five-for in the fifth Test of a series?
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