IND vs AUS : R Ashwin Became The Bowler Taking The Most Wickets Against Australia by Defeating Anil Kumble, See Full List

R Ashwin took Three Wickets in the second ODI against Australia

Ravichandran Ashwin : Indian Cricketer

Ravichandran Ashwin Broke Anil Kumble's Record : Ind vs Aus

In a historic moment on September 25, India Off-Spinner R Ashwin overtook legendary Spinner Anil Kumble's record to become India's top Wicket-Taker against Australia in International Cricket.


Ashwin reached this milestone by taking the wicket of David Warner in the second ODI against Australia in Indore. With 144 wickets in 68 innings, He has overtaken Kumble's record of 142 wickets against Australia.

Most Wickets For India vs Australia

• R Ashwin – 144 wickets (68 innings)

• Anil Kumble – 142 wickets (67 innings)

• Harbhajan Singh – 129 wickets (74 innings)

• Ravindra Jadeja – 128 wickets (78 innings)

Harbhajan Singh is third in the list with 129 wickets, followed by Ravindra Jadeja and Kapil Dev, who are Fourth and Fifth with 128 and 124 wickets respectively.


R Ashwin was included in India's ODI Squad as a replacement for the unavailable Axar Patel and he made the most of the opportunity. If Axar Patel's recovery is delayed, there is a strong possibility that Ashwin will replace him in the ICC World Cup 2023 Squad.