India is playing a pink-ball Test match against Australia in Australia and is currently looking to make a mark with this unique ball. Batting first, India is slowly and steadily approaching the 200-run mark. They will aim to cross 200 runs to set a strong foundation. And then will try to replicate similar performance like they did in Perth with the red ball, where they emerged victorious. However, this time the pink ball is expected to show more movement than the red ball, and India will need to capitalize on that.
But what does India’s record with the pink ball say? Who has taken the most wickets for India in pink-ball Tests? Also, who is leading the overall wicket-taking chart in pink-ball Tests? Let’s take a closer look at the records.
Most wickets for India with Pink Ball
Player | Matches | Wickets | Average |
Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 18 | 13.83 |
Axar Patel | 2 | 14 | 9.14 |
Umesh Yadav | 2 | 11 | 15.54 |
Ravichandran Ashwin leads the list of most wickets for India in pink-ball Tests, having taken 18 wickets in just 4 matches at an impressive average of 13.83. Then Axar Patel, who has 14 wickets in 2 matches at an outstanding average of 9.14. Umesh Yadav completes the top three with 11 wickets in 2 matches, maintaining an average of 15.54. These players have been instrumental in India’s success in Day-Night Test matches. Although India’s lethal pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently in red-hot form, is not on this list, he will look to make his mark and join this leader board soon.
Most Wickets In Pink Ball Tests
Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
Mitchell Starc (AUS) | 12 | 66 | 18.71 | 3.07 | 36.5 |
Nathan Lyon (AUS) | 12 | 43 | 25.48 | 2.56 | 59.5 |
Josh Hazlewood (AUS) | 8 | 37 | 18.86 | 2.55 | 44.3 |
Pat Cummins (AUS) | 7 | 34 | 18.35 | 2.71 | 40.5 |
James Anderson (ENG) | 6 | 24 | 16.25 | 2.12 | 45.8 |
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