Keshav Maharaj Became Spinner With Most Test Wickets For South Africa

Classic left-arm bowler Keshav Maharaj became the spinner with the most test wickets for South Africa during the second test match against West Indies on Saturday 17th August. He surpassed former off-spinner Tayfiled to accomplish the milestone.

Maharaj took five wickets at the Providence Stadium in Guyana to take his tally to 171. Hugh Tayfiled had 170 wickets in 37 matches under his belt. The 34-year-old was in great form during the test series and finished as the highest wicket-taker with 13 scalps in two matches, aiding the visitors to win the series by 1-0.

The Durban-born cricketer takes a wicket in every 30 balls in the longest format and has nine five-wicket hauls to his name with 9/129 against Sri Lanka in 2018 being his best. Maharaj tosses the ball perfectly and can turn it impeccably in any condition. His arm ball is also effective for the right-handers. The less talked about trait about Maharaj is his ability to pitch the ball to the right areas for many overs in a spell.

List of Spinners with Most Wickets for South Africa

• Keshav Maharaj– 171 wkts, 52 mat
• Hugh Tayfield- 170 wkts, 37 mat
• Paul Adams- 134 wkts, 45 mat
• Paul Harris- 103 wkts, 37 mat
• Nicky Boje- 100 wkts, 43 mat