Try cricket India it has often been a stage for spinners to display their craft, especially when circumstances favor them. In a rare and remarkable feat, there have been occasions when spinners have taken all ten wickets of a side’s first innings on the first day of a Test match. The most recent example of this happened during that period Second Test between India and New Zealand In 2024.
Instances of spinners taking all eleven wickets on day 1 of a test match in India
1. India vs New Zealand, Pune, 2024
The latest example of this incredible feat came on Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Led by Indian spinners Washington Sundar and Ravichandran AshwinNew Zealand ran up the batting order, leaving them for 259. Sundar was the top performer, taking 7 wickets at an impressive economy of 2.50, with Ashwin chipping in with 3 wickets. A dominant display from the spinners set the tone for the match from day one.
2. India vs England, Dharamshala, 2024
In another recent encounter, this time during the fifth Test between India and England In Dharamshala, the spinners took center stage once again. England were bowled out for 218 in their first innings Kuldeep Yadav leads the offense with five wickets. Ashwin was among the wickets again, claiming 4 Ravindra Jadeja added 1 to complete the spin advantage. It marked yet another example of the Indian spinners taking full advantage of home conditions to dismantle the visiting side.
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3. India v England, Chennai, 1973
In January 1973, in the third Test between India and England at Chennai’s famous MA Chidambaram Stadium, the spinners once again stole the show. England were dismissed for 242 on Day 1 Bhagwat Chandrasekhar He emerged as a star and got 6 wickets. This month is Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna adding 2 wickets each, making it a complete spin affair. The pitch in Chennai was famous for its spin and Chandrasekhar’s performance played a key role in India’s strategy.
4. India v Australia, Chennai, 1964
During the third Test between India and Australia In October 1964, the spinners led India’s attack on the opening day, bowling Australia out for 211 at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Left arm spinner Salim Durani and got 2 goal kicks AG Kripal Singh 3 added. But he became the star of the show Bapu Nadkarniwho claimed the five-door hunt. Although India eventually lost the match by 139 runs, the spin advantage on the first day was the memorable aspect of the game.
5. India v Australia, Kolkata, 1956
One of the earlier examples of this feat occurred in November 1956 during the third Test between India and Australia at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Australia were bowled out for 177 on Day 1 thanks to a superb performance by the Indian spinners. Ghulam Ahmed He distinguished himself by scoring 7 goals Vinoo Mankad and Subhash Gupte shared the remaining three doors. Despite their efforts, India failed to capitalize and Australia eventually won the match by 94 runs.
6. England v India, Kanpur, 1952
One of the earliest records of spinners taking all ten wickets on Day 1 of a Test match in India came in January 1952 during the fourth Test between England and India at Kanpur. However, this time it was the England spinners who dominated, bowling India out for just 121 runs in their first innings. Left arm spinner Malcolm Hilton As a right-arm off-spinner, he took 4 wickets Roy Tattersall He was brilliant as he claimed 6 wickets. The English spinners took advantage of the conditions to make a strong start to the match.
