Decoding bowlers with most wickets in India vs Bangladesh Tests
India host Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting on September 19, in Chennai. The first-ever Test fixture between the two sides took place in 2000. India have dominated Bangladesh in Tests, with the visitors yet to win a single match. Over the years, several bowlers have enjoyed this rivalry. We decode the bowlers with the highest number of scalps in IND-BAN Tests.
Zaheer Khan - 31 wickets (2000-2010)
According to ESPNcricinfo, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan tops the list with 31 scalps in seven matches at an average of 24.25. Zaheer's best performance of 7/87 came in the second innings of the second Test in 2010 (Dhaka). He owns two five-wicket hauls against Bangladesh. Overall, the left-arm pacer finished with 311 Test wickets for Team India at 32.94.
Ishant Sharma - 25 wickets (2007-2019)
Ishant Sharma is the second-highest wicket-taker for India against the Tigers. Ishant claimed 25 wickets in seven matches, at an average of 20.99. He has two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul to his name. His best bowling inning against Bangladesh is 5/22, which he recorded during the first innings of the second Test. Overall, Ishant managed 311 Test scalps for India at 32.40.
Ravichandran Ashwin - 23 wickets (2015-2022)
Indian off-spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has picked up 23 wickets in just six matches at an average of 26.78. He owns two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. Ashwin's best bowling inning against Bangladesh is 5/87, which came during the first innings of the only Test of the 2015 Bangladesh Tour of India. Ashwin has a total of 516 scalps in Tests.
Umesh Yadav - 22 wickets (2015-2022)
Right-arm pacer Umesh Yadav is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in this list with 22 scalps to his name. He carries an average of 21.04. Umesh has appeared in six matches picking up one five-wicket and one four-wicket haul. His best bowling inning (5/53) came in the second inning of the second day-night Test held at Eden Garden. Overall, he owns 170 Test wickets at 30-plus.
Shakib Al Hasan - 21 wickets (2007-2022)
Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is the highest wicket-taker for the Tigers against India in Tests. He owns 21 scalps in eight matches at an average of 37.95. The all-rounder has two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul under his belt. His best bowling inning (5/62) was recorded in the first innings of the first Test held at Chittagong in 2010.
