Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced Washington Sundar for the India vs Australia 2nd Test match, scheduled for December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. The veteran spinner has likely been preferred over Sundar due to his excellent record in Pink Ball Tests, where he holds the distinction of picking up the most wickets for India in Day/Night Test matches. As for his record at the Adelaide Oval, it will be crucial to review it to anticipate how he might perform in this vital match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
R Ashwin record at Adelaide Oval
Interestingly, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker at the Adelaide Oval. With 16 wickets, he trails only Kapil Dev, who has 19 dismissals at this venue. This impressive record likely played a role in his selection ahead of Sundar.
Ashwin has featured in three matches at the Adelaide Oval before this and boasts a bowling average of 30.43, including one four-wicket haul.
| Player | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
| R Ashwin (IND) | 4* | 6 | 16 | 487 | 4/55 | 30.43 | 2.64 | 68.93 | 1 | – |
Ashwin record in Pink Ball Test
The Indian spinner has the most wickets in Day/Night Tests. He has taken 18 wickets in four Pink Ball Tests at an impressive average of 13.83.
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