Test Cricket five-wicket hauls record holders among left-arm bowlers identified in this quiz!
Test Your Knowledge: Left-Arm Bowlers with the Most Five-Wicket Hauls
Ever wondered who the top left-handed bowlers are when it comes to five-wicket hauls in Test cricket? Well, here's your chance to test your cricketing knowledge!
Lefties in the cricket world are often a rarity, adding to their appeal and making them much sought-after. However, their scarcity means they don't always make it to the top of the wickets charts.
This list, spanning several decades, showcases some of the most successful left-handed fast bowlers and spinners. By April 28, 2025, the cut-off date for this quiz, the standings will be as follows:
Test your mettle and see how many you can name in four minutes!
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Did you know? The top left-arm bowlers, as of April 28, 2025, are:
- Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka): 34 five-wicket hauls
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): 20 five-wicket hauls
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh): 19 five-wicket hauls
- Derek Underwood (England): 17 five-wicket hauls
- Taijul Islam (Bangladesh): 16 five-wicket hauls (approaching Shakib’s national record)
- Ravindra Jadeja (India): 15 five-wicket hauls
- Bishan Singh Bedi (India): 14 five-wicket hauls
Notable mentions: Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) and Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) have 11 each, while Monty Panesar (England) has 12 (though not listed in the current top 7 due to table organization).
Sources: Wisden’s updated stats as of April 28, 2025.
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- In the upcoming charts showcasing the top left-arm bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls, you might spot names like Armers among the rankings.
- Armers could potentially make it to the standings of left-arm bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls by April 28, 2025, if his performance in Test cricket continues to impress.
