In this quiz, you need to list the Asians with at least six wickets in a men’s Test innings on Australian soil.
The first bowler on the list is the only one having nine wickets to his name in a single innings in a famous spell that turned a Melbourne Test on its head in the late 1970s. Two Indian legends occupy the second and third spots with eight wickets apiece after marathon spells.
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The fourth entry, a Bangladeshi, is a recent addition from their 2026 tour, as is his compatriot down the list. Other than the top five, no one has taken more than six wickets in an innings. There is no Sri Lankan bowler in the top 16 on the list.
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The nationality of the bowlers, and their respective spell has been provided for you for reference. The cut-off date is August 23, 2026.
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