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5 active Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against Proteas

From Mohammed Shami to Shardul Thakur, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most Test wickets against Proteas. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Shami - 48 wickets
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Mohammed Shami - 48 wickets

Indian speedster, Mohammed Shami, tops the list of active Indian bowlers with most wickets against Proteas in Tests. In 11 Test matches, Shami has picked up 48 wickets at a bowling average of 20.93. His tally also includes three five-wicket hauls.

Ravindra Jadeja - 42 wickets
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Ravindra Jadeja - 42 wickets

World No.1 Test all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, is second on this list. In nine Test matches against Proteas, Jadeja has picked up 42 wickets at a bowling average of 19.09.

Jasprit Bumrah - 38 wickets
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Jasprit Bumrah - 38 wickets

Jasprit Bumrah, known for his deadly Yorkers, is next on this list with 38 wickets in eight Test matches. His tally also includes three five-wicket hauls.

Shardul Thakur - 13 wickets
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Shardul Thakur - 13 wickets

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur is fourth on this list. He has picked up 13 wickets against Proteas in four Test matches at a bowling economy of 3.59. His tally also includes a five-wicket haul.

Mohammed Siraj - 12 wickets
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Mohammed Siraj - 12 wickets

The star Indian pacer, Mohammed Siraj, is next on this list with 12 wickets in four Test matches against Proteas. His tally also includes a five-wicket haul.