List of Australia cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut

In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five–for" or "fifer")[1][2] refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings. This is regarded as a notable achievement.[3] As February 2024, 171 cricketers have taken a five-wicket haul on debut in a Test match,[4] with 35 of them being taken by Australian cricketers.[5]

  1. ^ Buckle, Greg (30 April 2007). "Pigeon's almost perfect sendoff". Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2009. McGrath didn't get the five-for that he had hoped for...
  2. ^ "Swinging it for the Auld Enemy – An interview with Ryan Sidebottom". The Scotsman. 17 August 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2009. ... I'd rather take fifers (five wickets) for England ...
  3. ^ Pervez, M. A. (2001). A Dictionary of Cricket. Orient Blackswan. p. 31. ISBN 978-81-7370-184-9.
  4. ^ "Bowling records: Test matches". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Bowling records: Test matches (Australia)". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2018.