Bowlers Holding Top Wicket Counts in New Zealand's Test Matches: A Challenge!
Crack This Test Cricket Trivia!
Fancy yourself as a cricket pro? Give this quiz a whirl and show off your knowledge about the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket for New Zealand!
New Zealand may be a tiny nation, but they've got a big punch in the world of cricket, and this list is brimming with legends of the game. Can you name the 25 highest Test wicket-takers for New Zealand?
You've got 4 minutes to crack this, and we've got all the stats you need: each bowler's total wickets, as well as the length of their Test career.
So, put your thinking cap on and show us what you're made of! Good luck!
Numbers updated as of April 24, 2025
Hints:
- Sir Richard Hadlee holds the record for most Test wickets by a New Zealand bowler (431, though we've found information suggesting 342 matches played)[1].
- Tim Southee and Trent Boult rank among the modern greats. Southee currently stands second (~380+ wickets)[2], with Boult following behind (~300+ wickets)[3].
- Neil Wagner wrapped up his career with 260 wickets in 64 Tests[4], earning him the fifth spot.
- You may come across the names Daniel Vettori (361 wickets)[5] and Chris Martin (233 wickets)[6], who often top the lists but are missing from our provided tables.
- Former bowler Stephen Boock notched up 74 Test wickets, mostly before 1990[7].
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[1] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/919617.html[2] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/series/1000773.html[3] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/938098.html[4] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/738531.html[5] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/75625.html[6] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/84883.html[7] https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/8735.html
- Stay updated with the latest cricket news and quizzes on our website, where you can test your knowledge of the top wicket-takers in Test cricket for New Zealand, including the ongoing performances of Trent Boult and Tim Southee who aim to surpass Sir Richard Hadlee's record of 431 wickets by 2025.
- In the upcoming cricket news, you may find discussions about former New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner, who finished his career with 260 wickets in 64 Tests and currently holds the fifth position in the list of highest Test wicket-takers for New Zealand.
- As a cricket trivia enthusiast, don't forget to check out our site for all the latest news, stats, and match updates, as well as insights into the careers of other notable New Zealand bowlers such as Daniel Vettori, Chris Martin, and Stephen Boock.
