In this quiz, you have to name the leading wicket-takers among Sri Lankans in Test cricket.
In 1982, Sri Lanka became the eighth team to play men’s Test cricket. Over the past four decades and a bit, they have produced three bowlers who have taken more than 350 Test wickets. They include a bowler with 800 Test wickets, a tally that seems unlikely to be challenged by anyone in the foreseeable future.
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The top wicket-taker outside the 100-wicket club started his career primarily as a bowler, but later made his name as one of the most fearsome opening batters across formats. The top wicket-taker among pacers is the third one with 350-plus wickets, and another seamer takes fourth place on the overall list.
Nine players in all have taken a hundred Test wickets, while the total number of Sri Lankans to take 50 Test wickets stands at 27 as on June 15, 2025.
Can you name these 27 bowlers in five minutes?
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Last updated on June 15, 2025.
