Quiz! Name Test cricket's leading wicket-takers – but in order

Test cricket may be a century and a half old, but it was not until the 1960s that an English fast bowler became the first to the 300-wicket mark. When he was asked whether anyone would break his record, he supposedly responded with “whoever does it will be bloody tired”.

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As on July 30, 2025, a total of 40 bowlers have taken 300 Test wickets. You have to name them – but in the correct order. We have given you their primary team and the number of wickets.

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We have not given you the career span of these cricketers, but – on the other hand – you get a full ten minutes to name these 40. If you get stuck, you can always move to the next row and return to the one you had left behind.

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Correct as of July 30, 2025.

Can you name Test cricket's top run-scorers in the correct order?

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