IND vs SL: The Indian team is currently on Sri Lanka tour, where a 2-Test series is being played between the two teams. The first test match of the series was played at the Galle International Stadium, in which the Indian team defeated host Sri Lanka by 165 runs and took a 1-0 lead. Now the second test match between India and Sri Lanka will be played from August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. While Team India would like to win the series by winning this match, host Sri Lanka will be eyeing a comeback and drawing the series. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who was included in Team India's squad for this series, also has an excellent record on the Sinhalese ground. So let us know who are the top-5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Tests from India in Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC).
Anil Kumble is at number-1
Indian team's veteran spinner Anil Kumble is the highest wicket-taker for India in Tests at the Sinhalese Sports Club. He has taken a total of 16 wickets in his 4 test matches played here. Kumble troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen a lot on this pitch with his precise line-length and magical leg-spin.
Ravichandran Ashwin is at number two
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been the second most successful bowler in Test cricket for India at the Sinhalese Sports Club. He has played only 2 test matches on this ground in Colombo, but his performance has been excellent. He has taken a total of 11 wickets in these matches. With his combination of spin and carrom ball, Ashwin forced the Sri Lankan batsmen to kneel.
Ishant Sharma is at number-3
Ishant Sharma is the only fast bowler of India who is included in the top-5 in terms of taking most wickets on this spin-friendly ground. He has taken a total of 8 wickets in his 3 Test matches played at the Sinhalese Sports Club, which is an excellent record for any Indian fast bowler on the pitches of the subcontinent. Taking advantage of his speed and extra bounce, he troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen a lot.
Harbhasan Singh is at number four
Harbhajan Singh has bowled many memorable spells for India on the ground of Sinhalese Sports Club. While playing a total of 4 test matches here, he has taken a total of 9 wickets in his name. He troubled the great Sri Lankan batsmen of that time with his aggressive off-spin bowling. Bhajji's specialty has been stopping runs and taking wickets in the middle overs.
Ravindra Jadeja is in top-5
Indian team's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is included in the top-5 bowlers of Test cricket from India despite playing just one test match on the ground of Sinhalese Sports Club. From this it can be estimated what high level his performance has been on this field. Jadeja took a total of 7 wickets here on the basis of his accurate left-arm spin, where his economical and aggressive spell proved to be very effective. Jadeja is an important part of the current Team India and he will be seen playing in the second Test match to be held on this ground.
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