Most Five Wicket Hauls In An Innings For Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Both Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in the second test match of the ongoing test series. Ravichandran Ashwin has also taken retirement from international cricket. It is synonymous with some spectacular bowling performances, especially those earning five-wicket hauls within an innings. Let us consider the five greatest bowlers who have been successful in securing that achievement in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
1. Anil Kumble (IND): 10 fifers
Leading the count is a legend of numerous five-wicket innings performances by Anil Kumble alone. He played a very important role in the series for India, harvesting 111 wickets from 20 matches. A great moment in the annals of the series would be his performing 8 wickets in the Perth Test of 2004.
2. Nathan Lyon (AUS): 9 fifers
He is just behind Anil Kumble in the list at number 2 with 9 five-wicket hauls from him in Tests. He is one player whose contribution to Australia’s 118-haul in 26 Tests has been strong. Neck of Australia has an impressive record of holding 7 wickets in an innings in the Adelaide Test in 2014.
3. Harbhajan Singh (IND): 7 fifers
Harbhajan Singh carries a total of seven five-wicket innings performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian off-spinner yielded 95 wickets in 18 matches for India. A fifer by Harbhajan in the 2001 Kolkata Test is one of the outstanding records managed in this series.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin (IND): 7 fifers
He has recorded 7 innings of five wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian off-spinner has been key for India in the series, having captured 115 wickets in 22 matches. Ashwin’s impressive haul in the series also includes a notable 7 wickets in the 2013 Test match at Chennai.
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5. Ravindra Jadeja (IND): 5 fifers
Ravindra Jadeja remains in the fifth position, with 5 instances of five wickets in an innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, just like these two legends. For Jadeja, among others, the series includes a 6-wicket haul in the 2017 Ranchi Test.
The series continues to be a stage for bowlers to perform and create their inches of records. As it further unfolds, there will be more thrilling acts from the top bowlers.
