Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s spin maestro, has once again etched his name in cricket history. During the first Test against Bangladesh, Ashwin became the bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Australia’s Nathan Lyon. With this feat, Ashwin continues to demonstrate his dominance in Test cricket.
Ashwin’s Historic 5-Wicket Feat
In the fourth innings of the match, Ashwin spun a web around Bangladesh’s batsmen. He picked up his 11th five-wicket haul in the WTC, the most by any bowler in the history of the competition. His mastery with the ball once again propelled India to a 280-run victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Breaking Kumble’s Record
Ashwin didn’t stop there. He also broke Indian legend Anil Kumble’s record for the most wickets in the fourth innings of a Test match. Across 35 innings, Ashwin has now claimed 96 wickets at an impressive average of 19.40, surpassing Kumble’s 94 wickets. His performance in this game included the key dismissals of Shadman Islam, Mominul Haq, and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Match Highlights
After an impressive first-innings century with the bat, Ashwin continued to dominate with the ball. India declared their second innings at 287-4, setting Bangladesh a massive 515-run target. Ashwin’s three crucial wickets helped reduce Bangladesh to 160-4 by the end of Day 3, making India the overwhelming favorites for victory.
What’s Next?
With Ashwin’s record-breaking performance in this Test, India is in full control of the series. Fans are now eager to see how the legendary off-spinner continues to shape the series in the upcoming matches. Follow all the updates on IPLCinema.com for the latest cricket news and analysis.