Team India’s star spinner R. Ashwin made history during the ongoing Pune Test against New Zealand when he took the wicket of Kiwi batsman Will Young. With this wicket, Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). He surpassed Australia’s star spinner Nathan Lyon to claim the top spot on the list. Ashwin now leads the list with 189 wickets in the WTC, while Nathan Lyon is second with 187 wickets.
Top Wicket-takers in WTC History:
- R. Ashwin – 189
- Nathan Lyon – 187
- Pat Cummins – 175
- Mitchell Starc – 147
- Stuart Broad – 134
In the Pune Test so far, New Zealand has lost three wickets, all of which have been taken by Ashwin. He first dismissed Kiwi captain Tom Latham, trapping him LBW. Then, Ashwin got Will Young and Devon Conway out, both caught by Rishabh Pant.
Will Young’s wicket was a special one for Ashwin, as it helped him become the highest wicket-taker in WTC history. However, the credit for this wicket should go to Sarfaraz Khan, whose sharp awareness helped India get the breakthrough. Despite Pant being unsure if the ball had hit the bat, Sarfaraz insisted on a review, as he had heard the sound of the bat. His persistence led to Ashwin and India securing this crucial wicket.
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After the lunch break, Ashwin claimed his third wicket, dismissing the dangerous-looking Devon Conway, who was caught playing a loose shot and lost his wicket at a score of 76. At the time of writing, New Zealand had crossed the 150-run mark with three wickets down.
