PremiumR Ashwin's 7-star show breaks multiple records in Dominica, decimates West Indies in 1st Test
Ravichandran Ashwin's extraordinary display in Dominica not only secured a resounding victory for India but also shattered numerous records in the process.
R Ashwin's relentless pursuit of excellence
After his exclusion from the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023, Ravichandran Ashwin left no room for doubt regarding his indispensability in India's squad whenever they face opponents around the globe. The seasoned bowler, renowned as India's highest wicket-taker in WTC, showcased his dominance at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica, dismantling the West Indies in just three days during the 1st Test match. In doing so, Ashwin shattered multiple records and etched his name in cricketing history.
Last Updated: 10.49 AM, Jul 15, 2023
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R Ashwin's 10-wicket haul
Ashwin's remarkable feat of eight 10-wicket match hauls in Test cricket places him alongside the legendary Anil Kumble as the joint record-holder for India. Only four bowlers worldwide have achieved more 10-wicket match hauls in this format, a testament to Ashwin's immense skill and impact on the game.
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R Ashwin's five-wicket haul
With 34 five-wicket hauls in Tests, Ashwin finds himself just one behind Kumble's tally of 35. This remarkable statistic places him in fifth position for the most five-wicket hauls in Tests, a position he shares with Rangana Herath.
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R Ashwin's five or more wickets in both innings
Ashwin's exceptional performance doesn't end there. He has now recorded five or more wickets in both innings in six Test matches, a feat surpassed by only Muthiah Muralidaran (11) and Rangana Herath (8). Additionally, Ashwin has accomplished the rare feat of achieving five-wicket hauls in both innings on six occasions, matching Sydney Barnes.
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R Ashwin's figures of 7 for 71
His figures of 7 for 71 in the third innings of the match stand as the best bowling performance in Test cricket by an Indian in the West Indies. Surpassing his own record of 7 for 83 in Antigua during the 2016 tour, Ashwin's exceptional display solidifies his place as one of the finest bowlers to have represented India in the Caribbean. Prior to Ashwin, only Ishant Sharma (10 for 108 in the 2011 Bridgetown Test) had achieved a ten-wicket match haul in the West Indies.
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R Ashwin's figures of 12 for 131
Ashwin's match figures of 12 for 131 in Dominica rank as the fourth-best for any bowler in a Test match in the West Indies. Among spinners, his performance is second only to Tony Greig's 13 for 156 in Port of Spain in 1974.
Last Updated: 10.49 AM, Jul 15, 2023