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During the opening day of the first Test against England in Hyderabad on Thursday, they scalped four wickets together, surpassing the legendary partnership of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.
Scorecard: IND vs ENG, first test
Ashwin and Jadeja now boasts a remarkable record of 504* wickets in 50 Tests, surpassing the previous milestone of 501 wickets in 54 Evidence held by the iconic Kumble-Harbhajan duo.
This remarkable feat cements his place as one of the most prolific bowling combinations in the history of Indian cricket.
Harbhajan Singh and pacer Zaheer Khan He ranks third with 474 wickets in 59 Tests.
Overall, the list is led by England’s pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who have amassed a staggering 1039 wickets in 138 matches, followed by Australian legends Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath with 1001 wickets in 104 evidence.
In the ongoing Test match in Hyderabad, Ashwin and Jadeja combined forces to put a dent in England’s progress after an aggressive early start by the visitors.
England, opting for the ‘Bazball’ approach, reached 108/3 at lunch, with Joe Root (18) and Jonny Bairstow (32) at the crease providing stability after losing three wickets in quick succession.
But soon after the lunch break, Axar Patel and Jadeja removed both batsmen to reduce them to 125/5.
England’s bold strategy includes three specialist spinners, and with Root contributing as a part-time bowler, Mark Wood is their only fast bowler in the five-match series.
The Ashwin-Jadeja partnership is expected to play a pivotal role as the Test match progresses, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between bat and ball.
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