Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravichandran Ashwin in Test cricket: Key stats
India and Bangladesh will be squaring off for a two-match Test series, starting at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, September 19. For India, ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin holds the cards. Meanwhile, veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim remains a vital asset for the Tigers. Ashwin has enjoyed bowling to Mushfiqur in Test cricket. Here we decode the crunch numbers.
Ashwin has dismissed Mushfiqur four times in Tests
As per ESPNcricinfo, across 10 innings, Mushfiqur has scored 137 runs off Ashwin, having faced a total of 203 deliveries. In addition to 135 dot balls, Mushfiqur has hit Ashwin four 17 fours and two sixes. Notably, the prolific Ashwin has dismissed Mushfiqur on four occasions. Mushfiqur averages 34.25 against Ashwin.
Ashwin's Test stats and performance versus Bangladesh
In 100 Test matches, Ashwin owns 516 scalps at an average of 23.75. Notably, Ashwin has 36 fifers under his belt. Ashwin owns 363 wickets on home soil at 21.15. 28 of his five-wicket hauls have come at home. Versus the Tigers, Ashwin has claimed 23 scalps at 26.78. In 69 Test matches on Asian soil, Ashwin has claimed 413 wickets at 21.40.
Mushfiqur's Test stats and performance versus India
In 90 Test matches, Mushfiqur owns 5,892 runs at an average of 39.01. He has smashed 11 centuries and 27 fifties. Versus India, the senior batter has amassed 604 runs at 43.14. He has slammed two tons and two fifties versus India. Mushfiqur has scored 2,406 runs in away matches (home of opposition) at 38.19. He owns 4,722 runs in Asia at 44.13.
