WI vs IND: Top three wicket-takers from Test series
With the multi-format series between the West Indies and India well underway, both sides faced each other in two Test matches to kick off the proceedings. In a brilliant overall display, Rohit Sharma-led India were able to clinch the win after winning the first Test and drawing the second due to rain.
With the Test series finished, the fans witnessed a plethora of performances that left them stunned. Especially the bowlers, who played a big part in the visitors’ win. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top three wicket-takers from the recently concluded Test series between the West Indies and India.
3. Jomel Warrican (5)
In third place is 31-year-old Windies’ spinner Jomel Warrican. Across the two Tests, Warrican took five wickets and showed brilliant resilience and grit to keep his side in the game on numerous occasions. However, the Indian team did overpower the hosts on regular intervals and eventually won the series.
2. Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja (7)
Star bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja were the second-highest wicket-takers in the recently concluded Test series between the West Indies and India. Both Siraj and Jadeja were at the top of their games and took a brilliant seven wickets each across the two Tests. Siraj was named the Player of the Match in the second Test for his brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings.
1. Ravichandran Ashwin (15)
Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was undoubtedly influential in the Indian team winning the Test series against the West Indies. Taking 15 wickets across two matches, Ashwin brought the Windies to their knees and was one of the best performers for the Indian team.