IND vs ENG: Ravi Ashwin Continues Dominance Over Ben Stokes, Claims His Wicket For 12th Time In Test Cricket

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin yet again showcased his dominance over Ben Stokes by dismissing him for the 12th time in Test cricket.

R Ashwin posing for a portrait before the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 at The Oval in London, England.

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin yet again outperformed England captain Ben Stokes in the second innings of the 1st India vs England Test match in Hyderabad.

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Ben Stokes with a remarkable delivery that pitched on the middle stump and spun away from the batter. This marked the 12th occasion that Ravi Ashwin has claimed the wicket of Ben Stokes in Test cricket.

In the 25 innings where they faced each other, Ravi Ashwin has bowled a total of 623 deliveries to Ben Stokes.

Ravi Ashwin, renowned for his effectiveness against left-handed batsmen, has conceded a total of 232 runs against Stokes throughout his playing career.

Ben Stokes' average against Ravichandran Ashwin is a mere 19.33, underscoring the consistent challenges he faces against Ashwin's bowling prowess.

In addition to Ben Stokes, Ashwin has claimed the wickets of David Warner 11 times and Alastair Cook 9 times in Test cricket. The veteran spinner is also approaching the milestone of 500 Test wickets.