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Scoring a hundred and taking five wickets in the same Test match is an extraordinary achievement. Only a few players have managed to do it more than once.

Among them, two names stand out: Ravichandran Ashwin of India and Ian Botham of England. These two cricketers have consistently performed with both bat and ball, making them unique in the history of Test cricket.

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Ravichandran Ashwin, in particular, has been a star for India, achieving this remarkable feat four times. Ian Botham, a legendary all-rounder from England, did it five times, leading the list.

Let’s look at the players who have excelled in both batting and bowling, leaving a lasting legacy in Test matches.

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Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-round brilliance

In the recent Test against Bangladesh, Ashwin scored a century and took six wickets. This was the fourth time he achieved both feats in a single match.

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Ashwin’s ability to deliver with both bat and ball has made him one of India’s finest all-rounders. Ian Botham's powerful batting and sharp bowling, on the other hand, made him a force to reckon with in the 1980s.

His match-winning performances in the Ashes series remain some of the most memorable moments in cricket history.

Players with hundreds and five-wicket hauls in Test matches on multiple occasions

Let's take a look at the full list of players who have scored a hundred and taken five wickets more than once in Test matches.

PlayerTeamOccasions
Ian BothamEngland5
Ravichandran AshwinIndia4
Ravindra JadejaIndia2
Shakib Al HasanBangladesh2
Mushtaq MohammadPakistan2
Garry SobersWest Indies2
Jacques KallisSouth Africa2

Scoring a hundred and taking five wickets in the same Test match is a rare accomplishment, and these players have achieved this feat multiple times.

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.