India is gearing up for a big match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They need to win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which is known to be tough for teams. The players have to focus on bowling since the batting has been a bit weak lately, and the pitch has surprisingly favored bowlers in recent years.
Here are India’s best bowling performances in Test matches at the MCG:
– Jasprit Bumrah: 6 Wickets for 33 Runs in 2018-19
Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding in the current series and made his mark in Australia from the start. On his first tour, he took 6 wickets for only 33 runs, which is the best by any Indian bowler at the MCG. His effort helped India bowl Australia out for just 151 runs, leading to a series win.
– BS Chandrasekhar: 6 Wickets for 52 Runs in 1977-78
BS Chandrasekhar, a key member of India’s famous spin attack, was incredible in the MCG Test where India won for the first time in Australia. He took 6 wickets for 52 runs in each inning, helping India bounce back after losing the first two matches in that series. His bowling was crucial in breaking important partnerships.
– Erapalli Prasanna: 6 Wickets for 141 Runs in 1967-68
Prasanna had a tough game but still made the list. After India scored only 173 runs, Australia quickly took a strong lead. Prasanna took 6 wickets but had to deal with three Australian players scoring centuries. The match is remembered for Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s brave innings while injured.
– Anil Kumble: 6 Wickets for 176 Runs in 2003-04
Anil Kumble, another legendary spinner, had a big task against a top Australian team. He bowled 51 overs and took 6 wickets, but gave up a lot of runs. India had played well initially, thanks to Virender Sehwag’s 195 runs. Despite Kumble’s six wickets, Australia overpowered them with powerful batting.
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