Ravichandran Ashwin Test Career [2024]- ICC Ranking, Wickets, Runs, Centuries & Highest Score
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the best players of India in Test Cricket. He won many Test matches for India single-handedly.
With numerous milestones to his name and countless records shattered, he has left an incredible mark on World cricket. Apart from his bowling skills, he also shown his batting skills in the past few years. He played some crucial knocks for India in the lower order.
In this article, we will look at the Test career of Ravichandran Ashwin:
Ravichandran Ashwin Test profile
Test Debut | 2011 |
Matches | 96 |
Runs | 3194 |
Wkts | 495 |
100 | 5 |
50 | 14 |
Age | 36 |
Ravichandran Ashwin Test debut
Ravichandran Ashwin made his Test debut in November 2011 against West Indies in Delhi. He made an instant impact with the ball and shattered the batting lineup of the opposition.
He took 9 wickets in his first Debut Test match. Ashwin’s performance not only helped India secure a convincing victory but also signaled the arrival of a good spin bowler.
Ravichandran Ashwin Test Wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin will be named among the greatest bowlers in the world. His wicket-taking ability in every Test series set him apart from other bowlers in the world.
As of January 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin has an impressive tally of over 495 Test wickets in his name. His best bowling figure in a Test match was 7/59 against New Zealand in 2016.
Year | Test Matches | Wickets |
---|---|---|
2011 | 6 | 22 |
2012 | 7 | 43 |
2013 | 8 | 43 |
2014 | 10 | 62 |
2015 | 9 | 62 |
2016 | 9 | 72 |
2017 | 11 | 111 |
2018 | 10 | 67 |
2019 | 9 | 62 |
2020 | 4 | 21 |
2021 | 7 | 32 |
2022 | 4 | 24 |
2023 | 13 | 41 |
2024 | 2 | 5 |
Ravichandran Ashwin Test Bowling Record
Ravichandran Ashwin has many Test records in his name:
- Ashwin is the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets. He achieved this feat in his 54th Test match
- He has the most five-wicket hauls in a calendar year.
- Ashwin has the most number of Man of the Series awards in Test cricket.
- He is very close to the 500 wickets milestone.
Ravichandran Ashwin Test Runs
Ravichandran Ashwin has become a great asset to Indian Test Cricket Team. He made a name for himself for his bowling skills but his batting skills made him different from other players.
He has played 96 Test matches and made over 3194 runs in his Test Career. He saved India from many Test Matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin Test Centuries
As of 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin has over 5 Test Centuries in his name.
Test Match | Venue | Year | Runs |
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1st | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 2013 | 124* |
2nd | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2016 | 113 |
3rd | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2016 | 118 |
4th | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2021 | 106* |
5th | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 2021 | 106 |
Ravichandran Ashwin Test Highest Score
Ravichandran Ashwin’s highest score in Test matches is 124 not out.
He achieved this feat against the West Indies during the second Test match held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in November 2013. Ashwin’s unbeaten century played a crucial role in India’s victory in that match.
Ravichandran Ashwin ICC Test Ranking
Ashwin is currently the No.1 Bowler in the ICC Test Ranking and also ranked at No. 2 in the Test All-rounder ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How many Test Wicket Ravichandran Ashwin has?
Ravichandran Ashwin has over 495 wickets in his name. His best bowling figure in 7/59 against New Zealand.
When did Ravichandran Ashwin make his Test debut?
Ravichandran Ashwin made his Test debut on November 6, 2011, against the West Indies in Delhi, India.
How many Test centuries have Ravichandran Ashwin scored?
As of January 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin has scored five Test centuries.
What is Ravichandran Ashwin’s highest score in Test cricket?
Ravichandran Ashwin’s highest score in Test cricket is 124 not out, achieved against the West Indies in November 2013.