Top wicket-takers in India vs England Tests
The England-India Test cricket rivalry is among the greatest and most fiercely fought in the sport’s history. Though both teams have delivered batting greats, it is the bowlers who have consistently turned the tables in these epic battles. Whether it is swinging English conditions or Indian pitches that suit spinners, bowlers have had to adapt and overpower, and some, at regular intervals, have done so consistently, thereby making their names in the history books. So let’s take a look at Top wicket-takers in India vs England Tests.
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Top 5 All-Time Wicket-Takers in India vs England Tests
#5 Bishan Bedi
Former Indian spinner Bishan Bedi ranks 5th with 85 wickets taken in 22 matches and 36 innings. Using his left-arm orthodox style, he achieved his best bowling figures against England with 6 wickets for 71 runs in one match. His overall bowling economy against England is impressive at 2.12.
#4 Anil Kumble
In 4th place, former legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble dismissed 92 English batsmen using his renowned leg-break and googly deliveries in 19 matches over 36 innings. His best performance against England is 7 wickets for 115 runs in a single Test match, with a bowling economy of 2.50.
#3 Bhagwath Chandrasekhar
Ranking at 3rd, former Indian bowler Bhagwath Chandrasekhar took 95 wickets in 38 innings against England, maintaining a bowling economy of 2.50. His best performance in a Test match against England was 8 wickets for 79 runs.
#2 Ravichandran Ashwin
India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked 2nd on the list with 114 wickets in Tests against England. He achieved this feat with an impressive bowling economy of 2.97 over 45 innings, and his best figures in a single Test against England are 6 wickets for 55 runs.
#1 James Anderson
Former English pacer James Anderson tops the list as the only English player featured, with 149 wickets taken in 73 innings and a bowling economy of 2.73. His best performance against India is 5 wickets for 20 runs, and he is regarded as one of the best bowlers in England’s Test history.
The results show that Indian spinners demonstrated complete dominance in the India vs. England rivalry. As the new cycle begins, there are currently no active players from that list. However, we can expect to see new faces and emerging talents who have the potential to break these records.
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