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India vs Bangladesh: Here are the records Ravichandran Ashwin broke in Chennai

The India vs Bangladesh first test series has seen Ravichandran Aswing creating multiple records for his team. This included overtaking Walsh in ranking and touching Warne's record too.

Sep 22, 2024, 10:29 AM4 min read

India vs Bangladesh: Here are the records Ravichandran Ashwin broke in Chennai

The man, who took India to a decent score in the first innings, alongside Ravindra Jadeja is Ravichandran Ashwin. Not only that he single-handedly broke the Bangladeshi line up up with his bowling skills. In the India vs Bangladesh first test match, Ashwin not only smashed his fastest test ton, but broke records too.

Read also: IND vs BAN 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin smashes fastest century of his Test career on Day 1

At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in the first test match, India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs. Ashwin, apart from scoring a century, took a six-wicket haul giving away 88 runs in the fourth innings. this made Bangladesh shatter for 234 runs. 

The 38-year-old Ashwin secured 37th five-fer in 101 Tests. Right now he is having the most 5 wicket haul for India. Adding to this, he is equalling the legendary Shane Warne's haul count.

Here’s the list of bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket:

  1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 67  
  2. Shane Warne (Australia) – 37  
  3. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 37  
  4. Richard Hadlee (New Zealand) – 36  

Anil Kumble (India) – 35  

Most five-wicket hauls in the World Test Championship (WTC) history

Ashwin has 11 five-wicket hauls, to his name. he has played 36 WCT matches so far. His contemporary Nathan Lyon from Australia has 10 five-wicket hauls from 43 matches to his name

Most fifers in WTC history

  1. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 11  
  2. Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 10  
  3. Pat Cummins (Australia) – 8  
  4. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 7  
  5. Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 6  
  6. Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 6

Ashwin surpassed Kumble

Ravichandran Ashwin is the Indian with the most wickets in the fourth innings. Earlier, Anil Kumble topped the list with 94 wickets. Ashwin surpassed him with  99 wickets and counting.

List of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in the fourth innings:

  1.  Ravichandran Ashwin – 99  
  2. Anil Kumble – 94  
  3. Bishan Bedi – 60  
  4. Ishant Sharma / Ravindra Jadeja – 54

Ashwin broke Courtney Walsh's record

With 522  wickets, Ashwin climbed up to the 8th rank in the highest wicket takers' list. HE thus leaves behind the West India legend Courtney Walsh (519 wickets). Amongst the Indians, Ashwin just has Kumble at the fourth with 619 wickets.

Bowlers with the most wickets:

  1. Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 800 Wickets  
  2. Shane Warne (Australia) – 708 Wickets  
  3. James Anderson (England) – 704 Wickets  
  4. Anil Kumble (India) – 619 Wickets   
  5. Stuart Broad (England) – 604 Wickets  
  6. Glenn McGrath (Australia) – 563 Wickets  
  7. Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 530 Wickets  
  8. Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 522 Wickets  
  9. Courtney Walsh (West Indies) – 519 Wickets
  10.  Dale Steyn (South Africa) – 439 Wickets  

"King" at the Chepauk

Ashwin gets more motivation when it comes to showcasing his abilities, at his home ground. In the last three test matches he played at Chepauk, he went wicketless. In 2016 December, he bowled 44 overs just to give away 151 runs, taking 1 wicket.

In 2021 February, India lost to England in the first test, but Ash took a total of 9 wickets. Chennai hosted the second test, where Ashwin became the man of the match. He took a total of 8 heads and smashed a ton with the bat.

The batting record too, is decent for Ashwin. He scored 229 runs there, at an average of 38.16. He has a half century and one century to his name, on this field.

In 2016 December, this batting darkhorse had made a contribution of 67 runs in 149 balls in the first innings against England, at Chennai.  IN the 2021 test, his first innings had a score of 31. However, he compiled a topnotch 106 knock in the second innings.

Ashwin for India

  1. Second most wicket for India (522)
  2. Most 5 wicket hauls for India (37)
  3. Joint most 10 wickets haul for India (10)
  4. Fastest to 250, 300, and 350 wickets haul in the world
  5. Second most 100s at number 8, or below in the World (4)
  6. The only cricketer to have taken 30 five-wicket hauls and scored 20 fifty-plus scores.

 

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Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Is Rohit the greatest test opener since Virender Sehwag?

Rohit played for India in this format from number one to number six. However, he was very successful as an opener in Test cricket. Let's take a look at Rohit Sharma stats in Tests as an opener.

May 8, 2025, 12:23 PM3 min read

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Is Rohit the greatest test opener since Virender Sehwag?

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday. 38-year-old Rohit had already retired from T20I cricket. For now, he will continue to play for India in the ODI format and he is also the captain of Team India in this format. After this announcement by Rohit, his 11-year long Test cricket career also came to an end.

Rohit Sharma had a very good Test cricket career and he played for India in this format from number one to number six. However, he was very successful as an opener in Test cricket. 

Also Read: Rohit Sharma stats in tests

Let's take a look at Rohit Sharma stats in Tests as an opener.

Rohit scored most centuries as an opener

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Is Rohit the greatest test opener since Virender Sehwag?

Rohit scored 4301 runs in 67 Test matches played in his career at an average of 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, but he scored the most centuries as an opener.

Rohit was elevated to that role for the first time in October 2019, and since then, no other opener has scored as many tons. Overall, only four batters have scored more Test tons than Rohit in this period.

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Most sixes for India

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Is Rohit the greatest test opener since Virender Sehwag?

Rohit has hit a total of 88 sixes in his Test cricket career and is second on the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes for India in the longer format of cricket. If he had hit 3 more sixes in the Test, he would have become the batsman who has hit the most sixes in Tests for India. The record for hitting the most sixes in Tests for India is held by Virender Sehwag who hit a total of 90 sixes.

Sr Player 6s M Inn R Ave 100s 50s
1 Virender Sehwag 90 92 178 8503 49.43 23 31
2 Rohit Sharma 88 59 116 4301 40.57 12 18
3 Mahendra Singh Dhoni 78 82 144 4876 38.09 6 33
4 Rishabh Pant 73 41 75 2948 42.11 6 15
5 Sachin Tendulkar 69 173 329 15921 53.78 51 68
6 Ravindra Jadeja 68 70 118 3370 34.74 4 22
7 Sourav Ganguly 57 101 188 7212 42.17 16 35

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Most centuries for India in won Test matches

Rohit Sharma is at number 5 in the list of batsmen who have scored the most centuries in Test matches won by India. He has scored a total of 12 centuries in Test matches won by India. Sachin Tendulkar is at the top of this list with 20 centuries.

  • 20 - Sachin Tendulkar 
  • 15 - Rahul Dravid 
  • 14 - Virat Kohli
  • 13 - Cheteshwar Pujara 
  • 12 - Rohit Sharma

Also Read: Rohit Sharma in ICC tournaments for India

Rohit Sharma stats in Tests as an opener

As an opener in Test cricket, Rohit scored a total of 2697 runs in 66 innings for India. During this period, his average was 42.81 while in these 66 innings, he also scored 9 centuries and 8 half-centuries. His best score as an opener in Tests was 212 runs.

Span Mat Inns Runs HS Ave SR 100 50
2019-2024 38 66 2697 212 42.80 58.73 9 8

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Most Wickets in IPL history

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Apr 30, 2025, 11:34 AM7 min read

Most Wickets in IPL history

We have all heard multiple times that T20 cricket is a batter’s game. However, one thing is to be noted that it is a bowler who turns the game for his team most times. The teams across the world have understood the fact that they need a good set of bowlers to win a tournament. This is true in the biggest T20 tournament IPL as well.

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Also Read: Fastest 50 IPL Wickets Among Pacers (by Matches)

Top 10 bowlers with most wickets in IPL history:

10. Ravindra Jadeja | 166 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Ravindra Jadeja is easily the most well-rounded cricketer India has ever produced. A major portion of his success needs to be credited to the IPL, as the Saurashtra superstar built his international career by learning in the IPL under cricketing greats like Shane Warne, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, and others. 

Apart from missing the 2010 season, Ravindra Jadeja has played all the other seasons with him representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2012. He has played 249 games taking 166 wickets with the ball with an average of 30.43 and an economy rate of 7.64.

His generational fielding skills have also shined, as the 36-year-old has taken 103 catches in the competition, making him ‘The Ultimate All-rounder’ as he is the only player to have 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets, and 100+ catches, fulfilling his 3-dimensional abilities to the fullest. 

9. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Lasith Malinga, who is undoubtedly the greatest pacer in the IPL history has taken 170 wickets in 122 games he has played. Malinga averages 19.79 with the bowl and maintained an economy rate of 7.14 in the cash-rich league. 

Though 108 of these wickets have come in death overs where batters try to score at a faster pace and often get out in the process, still his overall numbers are too good to be questioned.

Malinga started playing for Mumbai Indians in the 2009 season, and last appeared in the 2019 season. His final over in the 2019 final was enough to prove his greatness even at that stage of his career.

8. Amit Mishra | 174 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

The next bowler on the list is Indian leggie Amit Mishra who has picked 174 wickets in 162 games. The eighth-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, Mishra, went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025. 

He has recorded an impressive economy of 7.37 in the league and has been crucial in taking wickets in middle overs. However, previously he has played for Lucknow Super Giants.

7. Jasprit Bumrah | 174 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Jasprit Bumrah, the game-changer of the game has put his name at no. 7 on this list of bowlers who scalped the most wickets in IPL history. Bumrah has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the 2013 season, in which the franchise bought him at a cheap price.

Bumrah has scalped 174 wickets in 139 games with an average of 22.38. Meanwhile, Bumrah has bowled at an economy rate of 7.30 in the franchise cricket league. This year he is playing for MI again as the franchise retained him before the mega auction.

6. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets 

Most Wickets in IPL history

Dwayne Bravo with 183 wickets is the sixth name on the list. Bravo had been a vital cog in Chennai’s bowling lineup, particularly in the death overs. With MS Dhoni being captain, Bravo’s potential has been used very cleverly for the team’s benefit. 

The all-rounder has played 161 IPL games and averages 23.82 with the ball. He played his last IPL match in the 2022 season for Chennai.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Best Economy in IPL Since 2024

5. Ravichandran Ashwin | 185 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Ravichandran Ashwin is always known as a great bowler in Test cricket but he has also proved his ability in the shortest format of the game. Meanwhile, Ash comes at number five on this list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history. 

Ashwin has picked 185 wickets in 219 matches with an average of 30.22. He has also maintained an economy rate of 7.18. 

Ashwin went on to play for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, and returns to the CSK fold after having featured for Rajasthan Royals for the last three seasons.

The Indian off-spinner was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin had burst onto the scene in 2009 with CSK under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He represented Super Kings till 2015 and was part of two title-winning campaigns, in 2010 and 2011. 

4. Sunil Narine | 190* Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

The next bowler on this is none other than the West Indies magician Sunil Narine. Narine has taken 190 wickets in 186 games with an average of 25.39 and bowls with an economy rate of 6.77. 

He has been a crucial member of the Kolkata-based franchise KKR, as the franchise won the league back in 2012, 2014, and 2024.

Narine has also played as an opener under Gambhir's captaincy. However, currently, he is with the KKR franchise as they retain the off-spinner before the IPL 2025 mega auction.

3. Piyush Chawla | 192 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Piyush Chawla, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021 in the mini-auction is the third-highest wicket-taker in the league history. He has picked 192 wickets in 192 matches with an average of 26.60 and an economy being 7.96. 

Piyush Chawla has earlier featured for Chennai, Punjab, and Kolkata-based franchises in the cash-rich league.

Over the last two years, Chawla was the lead spinner for Mumbai Indians. But, no teams went for him in IPL 2025 auction.

2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 193 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 193 wickets is the second name in this list of players with the most wickets in IPL. Bhuvi has played in 185 matches in which he took those 193 wickets at an average of 27.01. However, he has bowled with an economy rate of 7.60 in the league. 

Meanwhile, Bhuvi is playimg for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise as they bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction at a whopping 10.75 crore price.

Also Read: Most Dot Balls Bowled in IPL History: No one is catching Bhuvi

1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 214 Wickets

Most Wickets in IPL history

Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in IPL history. Chahal has played in 169 games in which he has scalped 214 wickets with an average of 22.63. Moreover, he has an economy of 7.90 in the league.

Previously Chahal has played for RCB till 2021 and this season he is featuring the Punjab Kings as they bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Chahal was with Rajasthan Royals since the 2022 season, claiming 66 wickets in 46 games. He has also represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians earlier in the IPL. He is among the 19 bowlers to have claimed a hat-trick in the IPL.

The leg-break bowler also won the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker during the 2022 season, with 27 wickets to his name in 17 games at an average of 19.51 and an economy of 7.75.

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CSK’s Struggles in IPL 2025: A Season to Forget?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time IPL Champions have not been able to perform the way it was expected from them in this year's IPL, which is why CSK is at the bottom of the points table, and this shows CSK's struggles in IPL 2025.

Apr 27, 2025, 2:08 PM8 min read

CSK's struggles in IPL 2025 leads them to the bottom of the points table | sportzpoint.com
CSK's struggles in IPL 2025 leads them to the bottom of the points table in IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time IPL Champions known for their consistency and tactical moves which usually leads them to success, find themselves in an unfamiliar position this season. CSK is at the bottom of the points table with just 2 wins out of their 9 matches, marking their worst IPL season till date. 

The main reasons of CSK’s struggles in IPL 2025 are a combination of poor auction strategy, some important players getting injured, very weak & out of form batting line-up, horrible fielding performances, and being unable to find a proper & effective playing 11 combination despite playing half of their matches in IPL 2025.

POS Team P W L NR NRR FOR AGAINST PTS Recent Form
1 Gujarat Titans (GT) 8 6 2 0 1.104 1550/153.5 1431/159.3 12 W W L W W
2 Delhi Capitals (DC) 8 6 2 0 0.657 1474/151.1 1449/159.2 12 W L W L W
3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 9 6 3 0 0.482 1560/166.4 1490/167.5 12 W W L W L
4 Punjab Kings (PBKS) 9 5 3 1 0.177 1405/148.3 1405/151.2 11 N L W W L
5 Mumbai Indians (MI) 9 5 4 0 0.673 1530/162.2 1568/179.1 10 W W W W L
6 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 9 5 4 0 -0.054 1705/175.4 1690/173.1 10 L W L W W
7 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 9 3 5 1 0.212 1238/147.4 1219/149.1 7 N L L W L
8 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 9 3 6 0 -1.103 1618/177.1 1665/162.4 6 W L L W L
9 Rajasthan Royals (RR) 9 2 7 0 -0.625 1672/180.0 1735/175.0 4 L L L L L
10 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 9 2 7 0 -1.302 1440/178.4 1540/164.3 4 L L W L L

Also Read: Impactful Overseas players in IPL 2025

(1) Poor Auction Strategy

Chennai Super Kings team at the IPL Auction 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Chennai Super Kings team at the IPL Auction 2025

From the Auction Table only, CSK’s management started making mistakes by failing to grab impactful players who could fill the gaps in their squad.

Instead of investing in young and in-form players, the management made some confusing choices by buying mediocre players with poor form like Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, and Vijay Shankar, especially with a few key players nearing the end of their careers like Ravichandran Ashwin. 

Former CSK great, also known as “Mr. IPL”, Suresh Raina has publicly criticised CSK’s poor auction strategy by pointing out the missed opportunities to buy match-winning players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Faf Du Plessis, etc., due to a lack of funds. 

While other franchises focused on acquiring young and dynamic talent, CSK appeared to rely heavily on their tried-and-tested players like Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, etc., who are unable to perform in crucial situations for CSK in IPL 2025. 

CSK’s management overlooked many promising domestic and overseas players who have been performing nicely in other T20 leagues, which resulted in a poor out-of-form bunch of players.

Some auction picks like Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed were great buys for CSK in IPL 2025, as these 2 players are performing really well and clinching wickets on a regular basis.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Where's what each team need to do to qualify for the playoffs

(2) Batting Collapses in almost every match

Batting Collapses in almost every match has been one of the reasons of CSK's struggles in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Batting Collapses in almost every match has been one of the reasons of CSK's struggles in IPL 2025

CSK’s batting has been one of the weakest in this season. Their top-order batsmen like Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, and Ruturaj Gaikwad have failed to perform consistently, and batted with a very low strike-rate in power-play which leads the team one step backwards from the start of the game. 

The middle-order batsmen like Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dubey, and Vijay Shankar have failed to capitalize in the middle overs, and batted with a slow strike rate, and poor shot selection, which made most of their chases or first innings totals look below par. 

Even their reliable lower order batters or finishers like Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni haven't been able to rescue them as they are also out of form and being overburdened with responsibility. So, the lack of a proper finisher is glaring. 

Also Read: Top 5 game-changing factors that could send MI to IPL 2025 Playoffs

Some young and new batters of CSK like Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, and Dewald Brewis who got a chance to play from the previous 2-3 matches have performed nicely and played exceptionally well and showed potential that they can be the future stars of CSK. 

After the recent loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, MS Dhoni highlighted the problems because of which CSK is continuously losing matches this season.

His words were, “In a tournament like this, if there are one or two areas to plug in the holes, then it's good, but when a majority of the players are not doing well, then you need to make changes. You can’t just keep going. We are just not putting enough runs on the board”, while addressing the post-match presentation.

Also Read: Glenn Maxwell in IPL Since 2024

(3) Poor Fielding and Catch Drops at Crucial Moment

CSK have dropped the most catches so far in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
CSK have dropped the most catches so far in IPL 2025

CSK’s fielding, which was a strength for them earlier, has been horrible this year. CSK has dropped 13-14 catches in IPL 2025 till now which is most by any team this season and after these catch drops of important players at crucial moments, all those players scored a good number of runs and lead their respective teams to a very good total or chased the runs made by CSK. 

In a highly competitive league like the IPL, every run saved with a good fielding effort makes a difference and creates pressure on the opposition, but CSK has failed to do this in this IPL season, which is one of the reasons for CSK’s struggles in IPL 2025. 

MS Dhoni’s wicket-keeping skills is the only thing which deserves appreciation when CSK is fielding. At the age of 43, Dhoni’s wicket-keeping is still lethal with lightning-fast stumping and very smooth ball receiving technique. 

CSK’s bowling has also been very outstanding this season. Bowlers of CSK, like Khaleel Ahmed and Noor Ahmad, have taken crucial wickets continuously. They have been able to create chances with their effective bowling, but the fielders were not able to grab those chances and take advantage of them.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Lowest Total Defended in IPL

(4) Important Players Getting Injured

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of IPL 2025 because of injury and Devon Conway have returned to New Zealand because his Father passed away | sportzpoint.com
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of IPL 2025 because of injury and Devon Conway have returned to New Zealand

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Captain of CSK, got injured and was ruled out of this IPL, which made the CSK batting line-up very weak and inexperienced. Devon Conway has to return to New Zealand because his father passed away. 

After Gaikwad’s exclusion from the playing 11 because of an unfortunate injury, MS Dhoni has again become the Captain of CSK and Ayush Mhatre has been signed by the CSK management as a replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Also Read: IPL 2025, CSK vs KKR: CSK's five lowest totals in IPL history

(5) Where will the CSK team go from here?

Poor Batting Performance and Horrible Display of Fielding shows CSK's struggles in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Poor Batting Performance and Horrible Display of Fielding shows CSK's struggles in IPL 2025

After losing 7 out of 9 matches, and with 5 games left, only CSK’s qualifying chances for IPL 2025 Play-offs are practically gone. Even MS Dhoni seems to be looking ahead to next season, as after their recent loss to Mumbai Indians, Dhoni highlighted the importance of getting a secured playing XI for the next year, while addressing the post-match presentation.

As the season progresses, one thing is clear: CSK's struggles in IPL 2025 serve as a reminder that even the most successful teams need to evolve and adapt to the current playing style to stay competitive. 

If CSK wants to bounce back next season, they need figure out what went wrong in 2025 and correct those things as soon as possible. The auction errors, poor on-field execution, poor display of batting & fielding, and over-reliance on aging players have all contributed to a season they’ll want to forget. 

The Chennai Super Kings have built a legacy over the years. But this year, that legacy has taken a hit and only a superb comeback in the next season of IPL can earn them their respect again which CSK deserves, and as we all know that CSK is also known as the Comeback Super Kings so every CSK fan will pray for their team’s strong comeback in the next season of IPL.

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Tri-Nation Series 2025: India vs Sri Lanka Women's ODI Match Report | Dominant India registers easy victory on Sri Lankan soil

India defeated Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in the rain-affected opening match of the Tri-Nation ODI series with stellar bowling and batting performances, including a half-century from Pratika Rawal and valuable knocks from Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol.

Apr 27, 2025, 1:48 PM4 min read

Tri-Nation Series 2025: India vs Sri Lanka Women's ODI Match Report. Dominant India registers easy victory on Sri Lankan soil |sportzpoint.com

India started the Tri-Nation Women's ODI series with a winning note as they defeated the host Sri Lanka by 9 wickets. India chased down Sri Lanka's 148-run target with 56 balls remaining in the match after Indian spinners dominated the Sri Lankan batters in the first innings.

The match was initially interrupted by rain which resulted in the loss of overs, reducing to 39 overs a side. Indian announced their arrival with an impressively controlled victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium stadium, Colombo.

Indian spinners dominated the game from the start

The Sri Lankan team, batting first, struggled to build partnership and were bowled out for 147 in 38.1 overs. Indian bowlers dominated the entire first inning with Arundhati Reddy dismissing the Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu and getting an early wicket for the team. It followed by an exceptional bowling performance leading to a constant flow of wickets, which completely shattered Sri Lanka’s batting line-up.

Sneh Rana during her 3-wicket haul in Tri-Nation Series 2025: India vs Sri Lanka Women's ODI | sportzpoint.com
Sneh Rana during her 3-wicket haul in the first match of Tri-Nation ODI Series IND-W vs SL-W. Image | Instagram 

Sneh Rana was a star performer, who took 3 crucial wickets for India, with Deepti Sharma and Sree Charani taking 2 wickets each. Additionally, the on-field efforts of the Indian team was commendable in today's match.

During the second inning, India started off comfortably with the bat, without trying to rush things out. The opening pair, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, formed a partnership of 54 runs for the first wicket. Smriti Mandhana missed out on her 31st ODI half-century and was dismissed at 43 (off 46 balls). 

Harleen Deol came to bat next and played composed cricket, scoring 48 runs from 71 balls. Sri Lanka failed to take more wickets, and Harleen Deol sealed the win for India with her exceptional half-century from 62 balls.

Both teams fielded 2 debutants

Sree Charani and Kashvee Gautam in their debut for India in Tri-Nation Series 2025: India vs Sri Lanka Women's ODI | sportzpoint.com
Sree Charani and Kashvee Gautam before their debut for India in the ODI Tri-series against Sri Lanka. Image | Instagram 

Kashvee Gautam (22-year-old), who impressed the fans with her bowling for Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025, along with the star of Delhi Capitals, Sree Charani (20-year-old), made their International debut for India in this match. Charani picked up 2 wickets with an economy of 3.25 in today's match.

Sri Lanka also handed debuts to Malki Madara and Piumi Badalge.

India's shield-like batting power 

Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal in Tri-Nation Series 2025: India vs Sri Lanka Women's ODI 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Pratika Rawal and Harleen Kaur during their partnership of 87 runs from 119 balls against Sri Lanka. Image | Instagram 

The Indian batters showcased an amazing quality of batting in this format. Smriti Mandhana, along with Pratika Rawal, provided a good start in the initial overs. They kept the flow of runs going with their bat. Smriti departed at 43 (from 46 balls) while trying to loft the ball over the bowler (Inoka Ranaweera), and wasn't lucky enough to make it through.

Harleen Deol stepped in after the wicket and made no mistakes, adding 48 runs off 71 balls from her bat. Pratika Rawal scored 50 off 62 balls, putting the winning runs on the board for India.

It felt like Indian batters were quite difficult to get out and stood up like solid walls, without losing their wickets. 

Steady headstart for India

India's win has lift up the team's spirit and confidence to another level. This was also a glimpse of the solid form and composure that the players hold in this Tri-series squad. 

In today's match, each bowler had an economy below 5, and the batters were incredible in chasing down the total, without losing many wickets.

The challenge ahead for Sri Lanka 

This defeat against India serves as a reminder for Sri Lanka to assess and improve their shortcomings. They failed to build partnership throughout the game, which led to a low total on the board. Hasini Perera's 30 from 46 balls was the highest score by a Sri Lankan batter in this match. 

Immediate Reflections and Long-term Goals

This being the ODI World Cup year, the immediate reflections for both the teams would be to shape their strategies, set grounds and make effective adjustments with the stage of the Tri-Nation ODI series among India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.

Score Summary

SL-W: 147 (38.1/39) | Kavisha Dilhari 25; Sneh Rana 8-31-3

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Weird Styles: Indian players with unusual bowling actions

Several Indian players like Jasprit Bumrah have left a lasting impression by their unique bowling style. Let's dive into the list of Indian players with unusual bowling actions in the history of cricket.

Apr 27, 2025, 7:05 AM4 min read

Weird Styles: Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com

Many Indian bowlers have distinguished themselves with their unique bowling styles, which sometimes have also been referred to as weird. In cricket, minor styles and actions like this can grab the attention of spectators and get them hooked. 

Jasprit Bumrah 

Jasprit Bumrah is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah in action against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Image | Pinterest 

Jasprit Bumrah is among one of the anticipated names for this category. His unorthodox action with a hyperextended arm caught everyone's attention during his IPL debut for MI, back in 2013. 

Bumrah was trolled in the initial stage of his career for the kind of elbow placement and compact run-up in his bowling style, which looks odd.

Regardless of what people say, his action indeed adds a unique value to his incredible bowling.

Shivil Kaushik

Shivil Kaushik who once played for GL is among Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Shivil Kaushik bowling in a match against KKR in IPL 2017. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Shivil Kaushik is an Indian spin bowler who played for Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. He stood-out during his IPL debut because of his peculiar action that several spectators found bizarre.

His action closely resonates with the former South African cricketer Paul Adams, who was often described as a “frog in a blender.” Since then, Shivil became a mandatory part among Indian players with unusual bowling actions.

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Debashish Mohanty

Debashish Mohanty is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Debashish Mohanty representing India in 1999. Image | Facebook 

The former Indian cricketer, Debashish Mohanty is an ideal fit for the list due to his open-chested action, appearing weird in a way. Mohanty’s action with his lanky frame was often considered more dangerous than his swing bowling.

This kind of action was quite exhausting, and he was once advised to bowl off-spin in order to save energy and prevent injuries.

Kedar Jadhav 

Kedar Jadhav is one of Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Kedar Jadhav during his spell against South Africa in an ODI in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Kedar Jadhav, the former Indian off-spin bowler, is widely known for his unusual side-arm sling style. His hand almost aligned with the umpire’s belly at the time of releasing the ball, which resulted in slower deliveries with little bounce.

Jhadav’s extraordinary style as a spinner holds a solid place in the list for Indian players with unusual bowling actions.

K.C. Cariappa

K.C. Cariappa is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
K.C. Cariappa in action against KKR in IPL 2016. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

K.C Cariappa is an Indian bowler, who played for teams like Kings XI Punjab, KKR and RR in IPL. He is known to be a “mystery spinner” with an unusual round-arm action. His ability to bowl off-spin without changing the grip was challenging for batsmen.

B.S Chandrashekhar

Legendary B.S Chandrashekhar is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
B.S Chandrashekhar's game-changer spell archive. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Legendary leg-spinner B.S Chandrashekhar had an unusual whipping action accompanied by a long and bouncy run up which was hard to predict for a batter. He is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions and the greatest leg-spinners.

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Kamran Khan

Kamran Khan is one of the Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Kamran Khan playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2009. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Kamran Khan is an Indian fast-medium bowler, who played for Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors in the early seasons of IPL. His slung action was a debatable topic of discussion back in the days.

Khan’s unusual action caused trouble for him as he had to face rehabilitation period when the matter of “illegal action” came into light.

Murugan Ashwin

The weird style of Murugan Ashwin makes him one of Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Murugan Ashwin bowling in a match for Rising Pune Supergiants in IPL 2016. Image | SportsCafe.in

Murugan Ashwin is an Indian spin bowler who gained recognition after his IPL debut for RPS in 2016. He later played for teams like MI, RR, PBKS and DC. His bowling action has a degree of mystery to it, with an unusual twist of the arm and wrist.

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Manoj Tiwary

The weird style of Manoj Tiwary makes him one of Indian players with unusual bowling actions | sportzpoint.com
Manoj Tiwary in action during a match against SRH in IPL 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Manoj Tiwary is an Indian batter who occasionally bowls with a weird action. He was faced with trolling, and people called it strange after his bowling spell in a match in IPL 2018.

His action was also compared to the slingy style of Lasith Malinga, recreated as a spin bowler.

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