Decoding Indian spinners with most Test wickets in Kanpur
What's the story
India play Bangladesh in the second Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur. The hosts are coming off a massive first Test win, winning by 280 runs.
However, India boast a stellar Test record against Bangladesh and would look to continue with their formidable winning form.
Here we decode stats of Indian spinners with the most Test wickets in Kanpur.
#1
Anil Kumble - 21 wickets
Former Indian ace spinner Anil Kumble claimed 21 scalps at this venue. Kumble owns an average of 19.76 from three matches. His economy rate reads 2.23.
He took two five-wicket hauls and two four-fers with the best performance of 6/67.
Overall, Kumble took 619 wickets in the longest format for India at 29.65.
#2
Harbhajan Singh - 20 wickets
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh managed 20 Test scalps in Kanpur, the second-highest by an Indian spinner.
He recorded these figures in four Tests averaging 23.85. Harbhajan also owns one four-wicket haul in this venue.
His best bowling performance (inning) reads 4/44 at Green Park. Overall, he claimed 417 scalps in 103 Tests averaging 32.46, with his best innings performance worth 8/84.
#3
Subhashchandra Pandharinath Gupte - 19 wickets
Subhashchandra Pandharinath Gupte managed a stellar 19 wickets in just three matches in Kanpur.
Gupte averages 27.10 and owns two five-wicket hauls in six innings. His best bowling performance in an innings reads 9/102.
Overall, the spinner finished with 149 wickets in 36 Tests with a best match haul of 10/223. He averaged 29.55 with 12 five-wicket hauls under his belt.
#4
Ravichandran Ashwin - 16 wickets
Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin owns 16 wickets in just two Tests in Kanpur, the highest by an active Indian spinner.
Ashwin averages 21.37 and has a best performance (innings) of 6/132. He also owns one four-wicket and one five-wicket haul here.
Overall, he owns 522 wickets in 101 Tests averaging 23.70. Ashwin also owns 37 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket match hauls.
#5
Ravindra Jadeja - 11 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja has managed 11 scalps in two Tests at Green Park. Jadeja averages 20.72 at this venue and has a best bowling performance (inning) of 5/73.
He also owns one four-wicket and five-wicket haul each. Overall, Jadeja has picked up 299 Test scalps in 73 matches (138 innings) with an average of 23.98.
The all-rounder owns one 13 five-wicket hauls in his career.