There’s a tangible buzz about the next Test match between India and England. In the 147-year history of Test cricket, this will only be the third time that players from rival sides would achieve this famous milestone in the same match. Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow are scheduled to play their 100th Test match.
Ashwin & Bairstow are set to reach 100 Test Matches
Achieving 100 Test matches is an enormous accomplishment that denotes great talent, commitment, and endurance in the hard-charging arena of Test cricket. With their exceptional achievements for their respective countries, Ashwin and Bairstow have both cemented their places in cricket history.
Ravichandran Ashwin: A Spin Wizardry Stalwart
Ravichandran Ashwin has been a stalwart of the Indian bowling attack for over a decade. He has taken 507 wickets at an average of 23.92 in 99 Test matches and is well-known for his outstanding spin abilities. He makes a big contribution with the bat as well. He has smashed 3309 runs and five hundreds while hitting.
Jonny Bairstow: A Fearsome Opening Batsman
On the other hand Jonny Bairstow is a fearsome opening batsman known for his aggressive style of play. He has smashed 4,389 runs in his 99 Tests at an average of 35.82, including nine centuries and twenty-three half-centuries.
Only the Third Time in Test History
This is just the third time in test history that the players from opposite side will play their 100th test match together. It makes this upcoming last match a very unique. Before that only 2 matches were seen where players from opposite side plays a test match in same test that are in 1965, with England’s Colin Cowdrey and Australia’s Ian Meckiff, and in 1987, involving England’s Graeme Gooch and New Zealand’s Greg Ritchie.
Anticipation Builds for a Unique Match
The series is already bent in favour of India team so the match would not be that much exciting but Watching Ashwin and Bairstow perform on this momentous occasion will be the focus of everyone’s attention.
Now we have to see, Will they work even harder to make sure their teams win, or will they concentrate on adding even more success to their already impressive stats? The drama, excitement, and historical significance of this event will live on in the cricketing world.
