South Africa and Pakistan will play a 2-match test series against each other in South Africa. This series is important in the context of the WTC cycle as South Africa is most likely to play the final of WTC 2025. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest wicket-takers in the South Africa Vs Pakistan tests.
#5 Mushtaq Ahmed
Former Pakistani legendary spinner, Mushtaq Ahmed is at No.5 on our list. In 8 test matches against South Africa, he took 29 wickets at an average and economy of 29.82 and 2.84.
#4 Danish Kaneria
Another Pakistani spinner, Danish Kaneria is at No.4 on our list. In 7 test matches against South Africa, he took 36 wickets at an average and economy of 30.44 and 2.43.
#3 Makhaya Ntini
Former South African fast bowler, Makhaya Ntini is at No.3 on our list. In 9 test matches he played against Pakistan he took 41 wickets at an average and economy of 24.07 and 3.18.
#2 Shaun Pollock
One of the finest fast-bowling all-rounders in the history of South African cricket, Shaun Pollock is at No.2 on our list. In 12 test matches he played against Pakistan he took 45 wickets at an average and economy of 21.35 and 2.43.
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#1 Dale Steyn
At No.1 we have one who was on the No.1 ranking of ICC men’s test ranking for the longest period of time. In 13 test matches against Pakistan, he took 59 wickets at an average and economy of 23.28 and 3.11.