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Top 5 Indian bowlers with the most wickets against New Zealand in Test cricket
Published On Oct 15, 2024, 11:31 PM IST
Last UpdatedOct 15, 2024, 11:31 PM IST
These are the Indian bowlers who picked up lots of wickets against the Black Caps in Test matches which helped the Men in Blue get into a strong position
1. Ravichandran Ashwin – 66 wickets
The veteran Indian spinner has featured in 9 Test matches against New Zealand so far and has racked up an impressing 6 five-wicket hauls. 7/59 are his best bowling figures in red-ball cricket against the Black Caps.
2. Bishan Singh Bedi – 57 wickets
The former left-arm Indian spinner played 12 Test matches against the Black Caps. Bedi took 4 five-wicket hauls and had the best bowling figures of 6/42 against the Kiwis.
3. Erapalli Prasanna – 55 wickets
The former Indian off-spinner bamboozled the Kiwi batting order in several Test matches. Prasanna played 10 Tests against the Black Caps and ended up picking 4 five-wicket hauls. He had the best bowling figures of 8/76 against the Kiwis.
4. Anil Kumble – 50 wickets
The legendary spinner was like a nightmare for the Kiwis especially on Indian soil. Kumble played 11 Test matches against the Black Caps, taking 3 five-wicket hauls and had the best bowling figures of 6/67.
5. Zaheer Khan – 47 wickets
Zaheer is the only pacer on the list. He picked up tons of wickets against the Kiwis in red-ball cricket no matter whether the matches were being played at home or away conditions. Zaheer took 4 five-wicket hauls against the Black Caps and had the best bowling figures of 5/29.
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