Five-wicket haul

Cricket terminology

In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five–for" or "fifer")[1][2] is when a bowler takes five or more wickets in a single innings. This is a similar to a century from a batter.[3] Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan has the most in Test matches with 67.[4]

References

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  1. "Eight five-fors and counting: Starc's record setting ODI pace". ICC. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. "Fifer in cricket: What do commentators mean when they say that a bowler has picked a fifer?". Sports Rush. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  3. de Lisle, Tim; Booth, Lawrence (2011). Young Wisden: A new fan's guide to cricket. A&C Black. p. 110. ISBN 9781408165256. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  4. "RECORDS / TEST MATCHES / BOWLING RECORDS / MOST FIVE-WICKETS-IN-AN-INNINGS IN A CAREER". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 October 2018.