IND vs BAN: Indian spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in the history books on September 30, becoming the first-ever bowler to claim 50 wickets in all three editions of the World Test Championship (WTC). The Tamil Nadu-born spinner, currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test Bowler’s Rankings, achieved this feat during the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur.
IND vs BAN: Ravichandran Ashwin Makes History – All You Need to Know
Ashwin secured his place in cricketing glory by dismissing Shakib Al Hasan for nine runs, marking his 50th wicket in the ongoing 2023-25 WTC cycle. This achievement adds to his already impressive record of 71 wickets in the 2019-21 WTC edition and 61 wickets in the 2021-23 cycle, bringing his total WTC wicket count to 182 across 37 matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s WTC Milestone:
| WTC Edition | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | 14 | 71 | 7/145 |
| 2021-23 | 13 | 61 | 6/91 |
| 2023-25 | 10* | 50* | 7/71 |
Ashwin is on the verge of overtaking Australia’s Nathan Lyon, who holds the record for most WTC wickets at 187. With just six more wickets, Ashwin could become the highest wicket-taker in WTC history.
Leading Wicket-Takers in WTC:
- Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 187 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 182* wickets
- Pat Cummins (Australia) – 175 wickets
- Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 147 wickets
- Stuart Broad (England) – 134 wickets
Ashwin’s stellar performance also brings him close to breaking yet another record. If he takes two more wickets in the ongoing series, he will surpass Australia’s Josh Hazlewood to become the top wicket-taker in the current WTC cycle (2023-25).
Most Wickets in WTC 2023-25:
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 51 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 50* wickets
- Pat Cummins (Australia) – 48 wickets
- Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 48 wickets
- Chris Woakes (England) – 43 wickets
Additionally, Ashwin equalled Zaheer Khan’s record of 31 wickets in India-Bangladesh Test matches, further solidifying his dominance in the red-ball format. A few more wickets would see Ashwin break Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, adding another feather to his illustrious career.
Most Wickets in India-Bangladesh Tests:
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 31* wickets
- Zaheer Khan (India) – 31 wickets
- Ishant Sharma (India) – 25 wickets
As Ashwin continues his extraordinary journey, the cricketing world eagerly awaits to see what new records the spin wizard will shatter next.
