Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 250 Test wickets
From Dale Steyn to Allan Donald, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 250 wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Dennis Lillee and Waqar Younis
Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 45 Test matches
The former Indian spinner, Ravi Ashwin tops the list of bowlers fastest to take 250 Test wickets. He achieved this milestone in just 45 Test matches.
He is also the second highest wicket-taker for India in the Test cricket history with 537 wickets.
Dennis Lillee (Australia) - 48 Test matches
The veteran Australian pacer, Dennis Lillee took 48 matches to complete his 250 wickets in Tests. He ended his career with 355 wickets in 70 matches.
Dale Steyn (South Africa) - 49 Test matches
Dale Steyn, known for his pace and swing bowling, is third on this list. The former South African pacer scalped his 250th wicket while playing in his 49th Test match.
Allan Donald (South Africa) - 50 Test matches
Former Proteas great, Allan Donald is also a part of this elite club. He took 50 matches to complete his 250 wickets in Tests. He was one of the best Test bowlers for South Africa in the cricket history.
Waqar Younis (Pakistan) - 51 Test matches
Waqar Younis, known as the king of reverse swing, features fifth on this list. He took 51 matches to complete his 250 wickets in Tests.
Younis ended his Test career with 373 wickets in 87 matches.
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