Ravichandran Ashwin and Shane Warne
NEW DELHI: India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his title additional into cricketing historical past by equalling Australian legend Shane Warne’s document of 37 five-wicket hauls in Take a look at cricket, who took his final five-for in December 2006.
Ashwin’s exceptional 6-88 within the second innings helped India safe a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh within the first Take a look at at Chepauk, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead within the two-match collection.
With this feat, Ashwin moved into second place for bowlers with essentially the most five-wicket hauls, matching Warne’s tally. Solely Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, with a staggering 67 five-fors, stands forward of him.Ashwin, who went wicketless in Bangladesh’s first innings however contributed an important century with the bat, got here alive within the second innings to dismantle the guests’ batting lineup. Bangladesh, chasing an inconceivable goal of 515, folded for 234, with solely captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (82) exhibiting any vital resistance.
Ashwin’s brilliance with the ball sealed the match for India and drew him stage with Warne, additional enhancing his status as one of many best spinners in cricket historical past.
Most 5-Wicket Hauls in Take a look at Cricket:
Ashwin’s exceptional 6-88 within the second innings helped India safe a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh within the first Take a look at at Chepauk, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead within the two-match collection.
With this feat, Ashwin moved into second place for bowlers with essentially the most five-wicket hauls, matching Warne’s tally. Solely Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan, with a staggering 67 five-fors, stands forward of him.Ashwin, who went wicketless in Bangladesh’s first innings however contributed an important century with the bat, got here alive within the second innings to dismantle the guests’ batting lineup. Bangladesh, chasing an inconceivable goal of 515, folded for 234, with solely captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (82) exhibiting any vital resistance.
Ashwin’s brilliance with the ball sealed the match for India and drew him stage with Warne, additional enhancing his status as one of many best spinners in cricket historical past.
Most 5-Wicket Hauls in Take a look at Cricket:
- 1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67
- 2. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 37
- 3. Shane Warne (Australia) – 37
- 4.
Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) – 36 - 5.
Anil Kumble (India) – 35
Captain Rohit Sharma praised Ashwin’s all-round contribution, stating, “He is at all times there for us with each the ball and the bat. Each time we see him, it’s at all times lovely. He’s by no means out of the sport.”
