India vs Bangladesh Test series is going to start from Thursday (September 19). The first Test of the two-match series will be played at the Chennai ground. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. India’s veteran spinner R Ashwin can break not one or two but five amazing records against Bangladesh. He has a chance to surpass two Indian and two Australian players. Ashwin, who made his Test debut in 2011, has played 100 matches in the longest format so far, taking 516 wickets.
Most wickets in IND vs BAN Tests
Ashwin can become the highest wicket-taker in India vs Bangladesh Test matches. He needs only 9 wickets to do so. He has so far taken 23 wickets in 6 Tests against Bangladesh. Ashwin is on the verge of surpassing former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan, who took 31 wickets against Bangladesh.
Most wickets on Indian soil
Ashwin has a chance to become the bowler who has taken the most Test wickets on Indian soil. He needs 22 wickets to surpass the great spinner Anil Kumble in this matter. Kumble took 476 wickets in Tests on home soil. Let us tell you that Kumble (619) is the bowler who has taken the most Test wickets for India.
Most Victims in WTC 2023-25
Ashwin can become the highest wicket-taker in the current cycle of WTC. Currently, Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood tops the list, who has taken 51 wickets. Ashwin needs just 10 wickets to overtake Hazlewood in WTC 2023-25.
Most wickets in WTC history
Ashwin can top the list of highest wicket takers in the history of the World Test Championship. The Indian spinner needs 14 wickets to do so. The record for most wickets in WTC is currently held by Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. Lyon has taken 187 wickets in 43 Tests while Ashwin has taken 174 wickets in 35 matches.
This record of Leon is also in danger
Another record of Lyon is in danger. Actually, Ashwin is on the verge of achieving the feat of taking the most five-wicket hauls in WTC history. Ashwin will create a record once he takes a five-wicket haul in the Bangladesh series. Ashwin and Lyon are jointly at the top of the list with 11-11 five-wickets.