India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had an outstanding first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. He excelled with both bat and ball, contributing massively to India's comprehensive 280-run victory at the MA Chidambaram stadium. In the first innings, Ashwin played a crucial role in rescuing India from a difficult position. He scored a valuable century, showcasing his batting prowess in crunch situation. His counter-attacking century helped India gain a crucial lead. He didn't stop there as he doubled it up with his bowling in the second innings. In the second innings, Ashwin picked up a six-wicket haul, dismantling the Bangladeshi batting lineup and securing India's victory. With this fifer, Ashwin joined an elite group, equaling Shane Warne's record for the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Overall, Ashwin's exceptional performance in both batting and bowling played a pivotal role in India's dominant win over Bangladesh in the first Test.
R Ashwin on the brink of breaking 6 Test records
As the second Test between India and Bangladesh approaches in Kanpur, Ashwin finds himself in a prime position to etch his name further into the record books. The off-spinner is on the cusp of breaking six big Test records. Let's, take you through those six records Ashwin has set his sights on:
First Indian to take 100 wickets in 4th innings
The 38-year-old is poised to make history in the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh. Ashwin is just one wicket away from becoming the first Indian bowler to snare 100 wickets in the fourth innings of a Test match. He currently holds the record for the most fourth-innings wickets among Indian bowlers with 99 scalps.
Most wickets for India against Bangladesh in Tests
Secondly, Ashwin is also eyeing the record for the most wickets against Bangladesh by an Indian bowler in the longest format. With 29 wickets under his belt, he needs only three more wickets to surpass Zaheer Khan and become the top Indian wicket-taker against Bangladesh.
Most wickets in WTC 2023-2025 cycle
Thirdly, Ashwin is just four wickets away from surpassing Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's record for the most wickets in this WTC cycle. Hazlewood currently holds the top spot with 51 wickets.
Most wickets in WTC overall
Fourthly, in the WTC, Ashwin is just eight wickets away from surpassing Nathan Lyon and becoming the leading wicket-taker in the tournament's history. Lyon currently holds the record with 187 wickets, while Ashwin has 179.
Most fifers in Test cricket
Fifthly, he has the opportunity to surpass the legendary Shane Warne in terms of five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He is currently tied with Warne at 37 fifers. Another five-wicket haul will elevate Ashwin to the sole second position in this prestigious record.
Seventh highest wicket-taker in Test history
Sixthly, looking at his overall Test career, Ashwin is also closing in on another Nathan Lyon milestone. He needs nine more wickets to surpass Lyon's tally of 530 and claim the seventh spot among the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket. Ashwin currently has 522 Test wickets.
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