5 most successful bowler-wicketkeeper combinations in Test cricket

#2 Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist

Fourth Test - India v Australia: Day 3

Two men who went on to become a part of Australian cricket's best ever cricketers, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist are two legends of the sport who have given the entire cricketing fraternity a lot to cheer about. Their on-field marvels are no secret to the avid followers of the sport as the two contributed immensely to what was a golden era of Australian Cricket.

Glenn Mcgrath and Adam Gilchrist take the second place on this coveted list courtesy of their remarkable record in Test cricket. The duo's combination saw them notch up 90 dismissals - second most by any bowler-wicketkeeper duo in the history of Test cricket.

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#1 Dennis Lillee & Rod Marsh

Dennis Lillee and Rodney Marsh

Whenever the subject of Dennis Lillee and partnerships is brought forward for discussion, there is one alliance which makes a lot of rounds and that is of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson. The two majestic fast bowlers were a nightmare for the opposition batsmen and yet, a lot of Lillee's wickets can also be credited to the efficiency of Rod Marsh behind the stumps.

The duo of Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh produced numerous memorable moments for Australian cricket fans in their time as together, they inflicted 95 dismissals, the most scalps for a bowler-wicketkeeper combination in Test cricket history.

Lillee with his ferocious pace was just too hard to face as even the best of opposition batsmen fell prey to his masterclass on the field. His skill, combined with Rod Marsh's safe pair of hands ensured several victories for their side.