India’s star cricketer, Anil Kumble, has been known as the greatest ever match winner in the history of Test cricket. Notably, the great cricketer has 619 wickets to his name in Test cricket, which came from just 132 matches. The legendary cricketer gets huge popularity amongst cricket fans for being fierce and aggressive on the field. Meanwhile, check out his top three best performances in Test cricket.
Test cricket performances by Anil Kumble:
1. 14/149 vs. Pakistan in Delhi in 1999
Former India cricketer Anil Kumble‘s best knock came during the second Test match against Pakistan in 1999 in Delhi. Notably, the leg-spinner scalped 14 wickets during the game and guided India to a tremendous win. On that day, India piled up 252 runs, whereas Pakistan got 172 before getting an all-out. Following that, the hosts got 339 runs during the second inning while Pakistan were bundled out for just 207, which helped Team India win the game by 212 runs. The legendary cricketer scalped four wickets in the first innings, whereas he got all 10 wickets in the second innings. Moreover, following India’s terrific win, Anil Kumble was given the Player of the Match award.
2. 13/181 vs. Australia in Chennai in 2004
The legendary cricketer’s second-best spell came during the second Test match against Australia held in 2004 in Chennai. Notably, during that Test, Australia posted 235 and 369 runs, respectively; however, the match was later drawn. Anil Kumble picked up seven wickets in the first innings, whereas he got six wickets in the second innings. The leg spinner was named Player of the Match following the tie.
3. 12/279 vs. Australia in Sydney in 2004
His third best knock came against Australia during the fourth Test match in 2004, held in Sydney. Notably, Team India posted a massive total of 705 before declaring their innings, whereas Anil Kumble had scalped 8 wickets during the first innings and restricted the hosts to 474 runs. Later, Team India declared their innings for just 211 runs, whereas the game was being drawn, and Anil Kumble got four wickets in the second inning.