In a historic moment for South African cricket, Keshav Maharaj has become the first South African spinner to claim 200 wickets in Test cricket. The 35-year-old achieved this remarkable feat on Day 2 of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
✅Keshav Maharaj’s 200th Wicket: A Landmark Moment
Maharaj reached the milestone in style by dismissing Craig Ervine, securing his place in South Africa’s cricketing history. This was Maharaj’s 59th Test match, making him the ninth South African bowler overall to reach the 200-wicket mark.
Throughout his career, the left-arm spinner has displayed consistency and match-winning performances: Keshav Maharaj
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11 five-wicket hauls
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6 four-wicket hauls
Cricket South Africa celebrated this achievement with a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“HISTORY MADE! Keshav Maharaj claims his 200th Test wicket, the very first South African spinner to reach this milestone. A monumental moment for our world-class spinner, written into the history books with pride and passion!”
🏆 South Africa’s Top Test Wicket-Takers
With this milestone, Maharaj joins the ranks of South African bowling legends:
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Dale Steyn – 439 wickets
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Shaun Pollock – 421 wickets
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Makhaya Ntini – 390 wickets
🧢Keshav Maharaj as Stand-in Captain
With regular skipper Temba Bavuma ruled out due to a hamstring strain, Maharaj is also leading the South African side in this Test match. His leadership has already begun to make an impact.
South Africa’s Batting Firepower Shines
After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bat first and declared their innings at a commanding 418 runs.
🌟 Luan Pretorius: Century on Debut at 19!
Making headlines was 19-year-old Luan Pretorius, who scored a breathtaking 153 runs off 160 balls. With 11 fours and 4 sixes, Pretorius became:
The youngest South African to score a Test century – at just 19 years and 93 days.
💥 Support from the Lower Order
The young talents didn’t stop there:
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Corbin Bosch scored a brilliant century off 124 balls
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Dewald Brevis, on debut, smashed 51 runs off 41 balls, showing promise with his fearless stroke play
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