Test-Taking Challenge: Identify Each Sri Lankan Bowler Reaching 50 Wickets in Test Matches

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Who are the 27 Sri Lankan bowlers that have taken 50 or more Test wickets throughout their careers?

Sri Lanka entered the world of men's Test cricket in 1982 and over the years, they've produced some impressive bowlers. Three of these bowlers have taken more than 350 Test wickets, a feat only a handful of individuals in the sport's history have achieved. One of these bowlers is known for his incredible tally of 800 Test wickets, a record that may stand for the foreseeable future.

Five bowlers have taken a hundred wickets each, but can you name these 27 cricketers and join them in the ranks of Sri Lanka's Test match history?

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Insight:While the listed sources do not contain a full list of all 27 Sri Lankan bowlers with 50 or more Test wickets, here's some key information about the top performers according to available data:

Key Sri Lankan Test Wicket-Takers (from available data):

Muttiah Muralitharan – 800 Test wickets (the top Sri Lankan bowler all-time, though not explicitly listed here, universally recognized as the leader).
Rangana Herath – 433 Test wickets (explicitly mentioned in career stats via Wikipedia).
Chaminda Vaas – 355 Test wickets (third in the unlabeled bowling stats from Hindustan Times).
Lasith Malinga – 101 Test wickets (common knowledge, though not cited here).
Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis, and Prabath Nissanka are other recent bowlers who likely fall into this category (not explicitly listed in sources but known to have 50+ wickets).

For a complete list of 27 bowlers, refer to ESPNcricinfo’s records section or ICC historical databases. The sources provided here lack the granular detail required for a comprehensive list.

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