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record! Keshav Maharaj became the first South African spinner to reach a large -scale milestone

Keshav Maharaj claimed three important wickets vs. Zimbabwe (X/@@ Proteasmencsa image)

Keshav Maharaj has added a significant wing to his hat as South Africa has tightened his hold on Zimbabwe in the ongoing test. Standing for the injured regular Captain Temba Bavuma regularly, Maharaj has not only led the Protease, but has reached a historic individual milestone with the ball. After the posting of 418/9 declared on day 2, South Africa dropped Zimbabwe for 251, leading to the first innings of 167 runs. Standout resistance for Zimbabwe came from experienced scene Williams, who fought a tough fight with a brilliant 137 off 164 balls. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to give meaningful support. South Africa’s leading left -handed spinner Maharaj claimed 3 wickets in the innings, which became the country’s highest wicket -taking spinner in Test cricket. With this performance, the 34-year-old went into 202 Test wickets-an achievement that crosses Paul Adams (134) and Hug Tafield (170) to top the list between South African spinners. Maharaj made his Test debut in 2016 and has been an important person in South Africa’s bowling attack since then.He reached a milestone in his 59th Test presence. During his career, he has registered 11 five wickets Hols and took four wickets in an innings on six occasions.

2 Edgbaston in India’s day in nets. IND vs Eng Testing Series

Dale Steyn, who took South Africa’s highest wicket in Test history, took 439 wickets in 93 matches at an outstanding average of 22.95. She is followed by Shaun Pollock with 421 wickets and 390 with Makhaya result. Although he was the most expensive bowler in South Africa in the ongoing test, was going for 70 runs in 16.4 overs – Mahraj has taken significant wickets in continuous pressure conditions.

One of his major skulls against Zimbabwe came through a smart piece of bowling. He wooed Zimbabwe captain Craig Erwin with a detailed delivery, Kyle Verenne completed a sharp stumping to send back the skipper for only 17.

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