Quiz! Name the South African spinners with most men's Test wickets

Against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo in June 2025, a South African spinner reached the 200-wicket mark in Test cricket for the first time. The left-arm spinner also led South Africa in the same Test.

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Despite being a largely pace-oriented team, South Africa have produced some truly great spinner over time. Three (four, if one includes a batting all-rounder) googly bowlers were the architects of their first ever Test win, against England in 1905/06.

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When Wisden chronicled the best spells of the 21st century, a legendary South African off-spinner’s 9-113 topped the list. This man held the record for most wickets by a South African spinner, and is still second on the list.

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A total of 26 South African men (some of whom also bowled seam) have taken more than 20 wickets in Test matches until June 30, 2025. Only five of them having gone past the 100-mark. You have four minutes to name them all. Good luck!

Quiz! Name the South Africa spinners with the most Test wickets

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