Top 3 spells of R Ashwin in the ICC World Test Championship

Indian spin bowler R Ashwin has performed superbly for India in the longest format of the game.

Ashwin endured a superb outing with India in the ICC World Test Championship. In 24 innings in the ICC World Test Championship, Ashwin bagged an impressive 67 wickets in total. Moreover, Ashwin is also the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship. That said, here are the 3 best spells of R Ashwin in the ICC World Test Championship:

⦁ 7/145 vs South Africa

Ashwin looked unplayable in a Test match against South Africa back in 2019. In just 46 overs, Ashwin bagged a total of 7 wickets for India in the 1st innings of the Test. The veteran spin bowler also maintained a superb bowling economy of 3.12 against South Africa. South Africa needed to chase a target of 395 to win the Test match. However, India bowled out South Africa for just 191. In the end, India registered a comfortable victory against South Africa, winning the match by 203 runs.

⦁ 5/43 vs England

Ashwin bowled brilliantly against England in a Test match this year. In just 24 overs, Ashwin scalped a total of 5 wickets for India in the 1st innings of the Test. Furthermore, Ashwin also maintained a terrific bowling economy of 1.80 against England. England needed to chase a target of 482 to win the Test match. However, England was all out for just 164. In the end, India registered a comfortable victory against England, winning the match by 317 runs.

⦁ 5/47 vs England

Ashwin ran a riot against England in a Test match in March 2021. In just 23 overs, Ashwin scalped an impressive 5 wickets for India in the 2nd innings of the Test. Furthermore, the Indian spin bowler maintained a superb bowling economy of 2.05 against England. In the end, India went on to win the Test match by an innings and 25 runs. Owing to his brilliant bowling performance in the Test series, Ashwin was adjudged Player of the Series.

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