NEW DELHI: When we speak about stats in cricket it normally refers back to the rely of centuries, the entire runs amassed by a batsman, or the variety of wickets taken by a bowler. The cricket followers additionally are likely to lean in direction of the stats that add an additional layer of intrigue to the sport.

But the Indian cricket crew on Saturday achieved a novel file after their emphatic victory in opposition to England in Dharamsala that will not have been mentioned or emphasised earlier than.



With an innings and 64 runs victory over England within the fifth Test, India attained a win-loss ratio of precisely 1 for the primary time of their Test historical past.

India have emerged victorious in 178 Test matches out of 579 video games they’ve performed up to now whereas they ended up on the dropping aspect in precisely the identical variety of matches. Hence, their win-loss ratio stands at one. 222 matches led to attracts with one sport being tied.

Since 2015, India boast the highest win-loss ratio of two.545 in Test matches, with the following finest throughout this era being Australia’s 1.888.

fifth Test: India crush England to win collection 4-1

Talking in regards to the match, Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul in his landmark a centesimal Test to assist India bowl out England for 195 inside three days within the second innings.

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He rocked England’s top- and middle-order after the vacationers started their innings 259 runs behind and misplaced 5 wickets for 103 runs by lunch.

Joe Root resisted along with his 84 and was the final man to go. He was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav as India celebrated and the gamers shook palms.