5 Records Ravichandran Ashwin Could Break in the Upcoming India-Bangladesh Test Series
5 Records Ravichandran Ashwin Could Break in the Upcoming India-Bangladesh Test Series
As the India-Bangladesh Test series approaches, all eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, who is set to lead India’s spin attack. The series kicks off on september 19 at MA chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, followed by the second Test at Green Park Stadium in kanpur from september 27. Ashwin, who will turn 38 on september 17, has several records within reach. Here’s a look at five notable milestones he could achieve during the series:
Most Wickets in World Test championship (WTC) History: Ashwin currently has 174 wickets from 35 WTC matches. To surpass Nathan Lyon’s record of 187 wickets and become the leading wicket-taker in WTC history, Ashwin needs just 14 more wickets in the upcoming series.
Most Wickets in the 2023-25 WTC Cycle: Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, has claimed 42 wickets so far in this cycle. With 10 more wickets against bangladesh, he would exceed josh Hazlewood’s tally of 51 wickets and become the leading wicket-taker in this WTC cycle.
Most Five-Wicket Hauls in WTC: Having taken 10 five-wicket hauls in 34 WTC matches, Ashwin is tied with Lyon for the most fifers. If he secures just one more five-wicket haul in this series, he will become the sole leader in this category.
Most Wickets in India-Bangladesh Test Matches: Ashwin has played six Tests against bangladesh and has taken 23 wickets. He needs nine more wickets to surpass Zaheer Khan’s record of 31 wickets and become the most successful bowler in Test matches between india and Bangladesh.
Most Wickets in international Matches on indian Soil: With 455 wickets from 126 international matches played in india, Ashwin is close to breaking Anil Kumble’s record of 476 international wickets on indian soil. If Ashwin manages 22 wickets in the series, he will set a new record.
Additionally, Ashwin is on track to surpass several legends in Test cricket. He needs four wickets to move past Courtney Walsh’s 519 and 15 wickets to surpass Nathan Lyon’s 530, climbing higher in the list of leading Test wicket-takers. Moreover, achieving two five-wicket hauls in this series would see him overtake Shane Warne’s record of 37 fifers, positioning him as No. 2 in the list led by Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds 67 records.
These potential milestones underline Ashwin’s exceptional career and his pivotal role in the upcoming series.
As the India-Bangladesh Test series approaches, all eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin, the world’s top-ranked Test bowler, who is set to lead India’s spin attack. The series kicks off on september 19 at MA chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, followed by the second Test at Green Park Stadium in kanpur from september 27. Ashwin, who will turn 38 on september 17, has several records within reach. Here’s a look at five notable milestones he could achieve during the series:
Most Wickets in World Test championship (WTC) History: Ashwin currently has 174 wickets from 35 WTC matches. To surpass Nathan Lyon’s record of 187 wickets and become the leading wicket-taker in WTC history, Ashwin needs just 14 more wickets in the upcoming series.
Most Wickets in the 2023-25 WTC Cycle: Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, has claimed 42 wickets so far in this cycle. With 10 more wickets against bangladesh, he would exceed josh Hazlewood’s tally of 51 wickets and become the leading wicket-taker in this WTC cycle.
Most Five-Wicket Hauls in WTC: Having taken 10 five-wicket hauls in 34 WTC matches, Ashwin is tied with Lyon for the most fifers. If he secures just one more five-wicket haul in this series, he will become the sole leader in this category.
Most Wickets in India-Bangladesh Test Matches: Ashwin has played six Tests against bangladesh and has taken 23 wickets. He needs nine more wickets to surpass Zaheer Khan’s record of 31 wickets and become the most successful bowler in Test matches between india and Bangladesh.
Most Wickets in international Matches on indian Soil: With 455 wickets from 126 international matches played in india, Ashwin is close to breaking Anil Kumble’s record of 476 international wickets on indian soil. If Ashwin manages 22 wickets in the series, he will set a new record.
Additionally, Ashwin is on track to surpass several legends in Test cricket. He needs four wickets to move past Courtney Walsh’s 519 and 15 wickets to surpass Nathan Lyon’s 530, climbing higher in the list of leading Test wicket-takers. Moreover, achieving two five-wicket hauls in this series would see him overtake Shane Warne’s record of 37 fifers, positioning him as No. 2 in the list led by Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds 67 records.
These potential milestones underline Ashwin’s exceptional career and his pivotal role in the upcoming series.