Presenting best match hauls at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Tests)
Team India's forthcoming home season is set to commence with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which has been favorable for spinners, will host the series opener, starting September 19. Also known as Chepauk, the iconic stadium has played host to several riveting encounters. Have a look at the best match hauls at this venue in Test cricket.
Narendra Hirwani: 16/136 vs West Indies, 1988
Former leg-spinner Narendra Hirwani owns the best match haul for India in Test cricket. He remains the only Indian with more than 15 wickets in a Test match. His historic match figures came against the West Indies in the 1988 Chennai Test. He took eight wickets each in the two innings (16/136) as the visitors lost by 255 runs.
Harbhajan Singh: 15/217 vs Australia, 2001
Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was a standout performer in India's historic Test series win over Australia in 2001. India, led by Sourav Ganguly, lost the series opener before winning in Kolkata, where they defied a follow-on. The hosts finally defeated Australia in Chennai to claim one of Test greatest Test series wins. Harbhajan took a record 15 wickets in that match (15/217).
Anil Kumble: 13/181 vs Australia, 2004
Three years later, the legendary Anil Kumble claimed similar match figures against the same opposition (Australia) in Chennai. Kumble took a fifer in both the innings, albeit in a drawn match. He took seven wickets in the first innings, with Australia perishing for 235. The former leg-spinner scalped a six-wicket haul in the second innings (6/133).
Vinoo Mankad: 12/108 vs England, 1952
India claimed a famous win against England in Chennai in 1952. Veteran all-rounder, Vinoo Mankad, who also bowled spin, paved the way for India with 12 wickets. He took a historic eight-wicket haul in the first innings as England managed 266. India declared for 457/9 in the second innings before bowling the visitors out for 183. Mankad took four wickets.
