Marco Jansen to Dale Steyn: Top 5 South Africa’s pacer with quickest Test 5-fers in India

Here are the top 5 quickest fivers by the South African bowlers in India. In the list you will find global icons and some great performers of all times.

1. Lance Klusener

The cricketer who tops the list is former South African star and one of the deadliest bowlers of all time, Lance Klusener. He is known and remembered for his great performance against India during the second test match in Kolkata. Where he took 8 wickets for 64 runs.

2. Dale Steyn

Next on the list is one of the greatest pacers of all time, who scared the opponent side batters with his fast deliveries. Dale Steyn, who is known for his ability to swing the ball at high speeds and aggressive behavior, once became trouble for the Indian team as he took 7 wickets for 51 runs during the first test match in February 2010 in Nagpur.

3. Marco Jansen

The cricketer who is in 3rd position on the list is a star South Africa pacer and young talent who showcased his skills and talent against Team India during the second test match, where he became a headache for the Indian team as he took 6 wickets for 48 in Guwahati in 2025.

4. Dale Steyn

One more time, South Africa star pacer Dale Steyn registered his name in the great records as he took 5 wickets for 23 runs in the second test against India in Ahmedabad in April 2008. This performance showcases his consistency and great skills as well.

5. Kyle Abbott

The last name on the list is a former South Africa star and one of the deadliest bowlers of all time. Kyle Abbott as he played brilliantly against Team India in 2015 as he took 5 wickets for 40 runs and dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ishant Sharma in Delhi.