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The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. New Zealand had a good start on the first day of the Pune Test. But as soon as R Ashwin came to bowl in the match, the captain of the Kiwi team sent him to the pavilion.
By the end of the first session, R Ashwin had taken 2 wickets. With this, R Ashwin has created history in the World Test Championship.
Nathan left the lion behind
R Ashwin has bowled brilliantly on the first day of Pune Test. By taking 2 wickets in the first session, Ashwin has become the highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship. With this, Ashwin has left behind Australia's legendary spin bowler Nathan Lyon. Till now Nathan Lyon was at number one in this list. Nathan Lyon has 187 wickets in his name in 43 matches. Ashwin has crossed this figure in just 39 matches. Ashwin has 188 wickets in his name.
These 2 batsmen were sent to the pavilion
R Ashwin took the first wicket of New Zealand captain Tom Latham in the Pune Test. After this Ashwin dismissed the second batsman Will Young. After 7 overs of the first session, captain Rohit Sharma left Ashwin to bowl. Team India also got the benefit of this in the first session.
Such are the statistics of Nathan Lyon
Australia's Nathan Lyon has taken 187 wickets in the World Test Championship so far after playing 43 matches. He has taken 4 wickets 11 times and 5 wickets 10 times. Nathan Lyon has an average of 26.70 and strike rate of 58.05.
India and Australia will clash in the series
The five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia from next month. This series will also be a part of the World Test Championship. It is expected that Ashwin will play for India and Nathan Lyon will play for Australia. Then these two may face each other which will be very interesting for the cricket fans.