Ajaz Patel closing in on Ian Botham - Most wickets taken by a visiting bowler at an India venue in Tests

This chapter unfolded on the second day of the third Test between New Zealand and India at the Wankhede Stadium, where Patel added to his illustrious achievements as a premier spinner in the Test arena.

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What did Ajaz Patel achieve on day two?

Ajaz Patel’s journey at the Wankhede Stadium continues to impress, highlighted by his sixth five-wicket haul on Saturday.

Despite facing challenges in earlier matches of the series, Patel's performance stood out, especially when the New Zealand team needed it the most.

During the match, Patel's exceptional bowling included dismissals of key players such as Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin. This performance put New Zealand back in contention.

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Most wickets by a visiting bowler at an Indian venue

Patel's outstanding performance has positioned him in an elite group alongside cricket legends like Sir Ian Botham, Richie Benaud, and Courtney Walsh.

Currently, he is just three wickets shy of equaling Botham’s record of 22 wickets taken at a venue in India.

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With Patel's current tally of 19 wickets at Wankhede, he boasts an impressive average of 17.26, an economy rate of 3.43, and a strike rate of 30.1.

Should he manage to take four more wickets in the fourth innings, he will surpass Botham's long-standing record, marking a significant milestone in his career.