IND vs ENG: 5 Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets vs England In Tests

India and England will clash in a five-match Test series which is scheduled in January 2024. The first Test will commence on January 25 in Hyderabad. Indian Team has not lost a series at home since 2012 and they always look strong in home Tests. India has an elegant record against England in Test cricket and the current lot has a well-balanced mixture of experience and firepower.

It is said that batters win you battles but bowlers win you the wars and that is what the jist of Test cricket is. Batters can get you the lead and put you in a strong position but it is the bowlers who have to take all 20 wickets to win the match for the team. Let’s take a look at some of the current Indian bowlers who have a great record against England in Test cricket.

Here Are Five Current Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets In Test Cricket Against England

1. Ravichandran Ashwin:

Ravichandran Ashwin has a terrific bowling record against England. He has played 19 Test matches against them and has taken 88 wickets at an average of 28.59. He boasts a strike rate of 61.86 against England and has taken six five-wicket hauls against them in Test cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin has an opportunity to become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets against England in Test cricket in the upcoming series.

2. Ishant Sharma:

The 6ft 5 inches tall Ishant Sharma may be out of the scheme of things of the current Indian team management and selectors but the fast bowler boasts an excellent record against England in Tests. In fact, he has recorded a best figure of 7/74 which came at the Lords back in 2014 and helped India win the Test at the Lords for the first time in 28 years. He has played 23 matches and has taken 67 wickets against England at an average of 32.40. Ishant has also taken two five-wicket hauls against England in Test cricket.

3. Ravindra Jadeja:

Ravindra Jadeja comes third among current Indian players with the most wickets against England. He is a fantastic all-rounder and has played 16 Test matches against England. In 16 matches, Jadeja has taken 51 wickets at an average of 35.37. He has one five-wicket haul against England when he took a figure of 7/48 back in 2016 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

4. Mohammed Shami:

Mohammed Shami is another great bowler who has a good record against England in Test cricket. The seamer has played in 15 Test matches against England and has taken 44 wickets against them in red-ball cricket. Mohammed Shami is yet to take a five-wicket haul against England in Tests and boasts a best figure of 4/57. He has an average of 38.30 against England and a strike rate of 68.93.

5. Jasprit Bumrah:

Jasprit Bumrah also boasts a good record against England in Test cricket and has been one of India’s prime fast bowlers in recent years. However, injury concerns have always taken a toll on him but he has the best average among these top five players against England. Jasprit Bumrah has played just 10 Test matches against England and has taken 41 wickets at an average of 24.61 with two five-wicket hauls to his name against them. He boasts a Best figure of 5/64 against England which he picked at Trent Bridge in 2021.