Top 10 South African bowlers of all time

1st Test - Australia v South Africa: Day 4
The Proteas have always managed to produce some outstanding talent in the bowling department

#3 Allan Donald

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One of South Africa's most successful pace bowlers, Donald was a fearsome fast bowler

The 'White Lightning' is one of South Africa's greatest fast bowlers ever. Tall and quick, Donald had a smooth action and a perfect follow through, that enabled him to remain a force in cricket for close to 12 years. Donald set the World on fire with his fiery pace and intimidating presence. He reached the top of the ICC Test bowlers rankings in 1998 and was second in ODIs behind Shaun Pollock.

His searing spell to Michael Atherton in Trent Bridge remains one of the best moments in the history of Test cricket. Despite all his heroics with the ball, Donald will sadly be remembered for his brain fade moment in the semi-finals of the 1999 World Cup against Australia. However, his name would still go down in the golden chapters of South African cricket.

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