Ravichandran Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who Is A Better Test Bowler?

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja [Source: @toisports/x.com]

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been two of the biggest match winners for India in Test Cricket. The Indian team is currently playing against Australia in the second Test of the five match series at the Adelaide Oval. While Ashwin is a part of the India team in this game, Ravindra Jadeja has been excluded from the side.

Both Jadeja and Ashwin have made similar contributions for the Indian team in Test cricket. These two have made some effective contributions with the bat and then have been game changers with the ball. However, in this article, we will try and analyse who has been a better for India in Test cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Overall Test Stats

When the overall Test stats of the two players are considered we can see that there is not much of a difference between the two players. While Ravindra Jadeja has conceded fewer runs for each of his wicket, Ravi Ashwin has bowled fewer deliveries between two wickets. 

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Test Stats In Home Tests

When it comes to away Tests we see a similar analyses of the two bowlers. While Ravichandran Ashwin has bowled fewer deliveries to take each wicket in home Tests, Ravindra Jadeja has conceded less runs to pick up the wickets.

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Test Stats In Away Tests

The numbers for both the bowlers take a hit when it comes to away Tests. But if we compare the numbers of these two players, then Ashwin overhauls Jadeja in all the aspects in away Tests.

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Ravindra Jadeja: Who Is A Better Bowler In Test Cricket?

When it comes to overall Test stats, both Jadeja and Ashwin are quite close. The same holds true for the two bowlers in case of home tests. However, Ashwin leaves behind Ravindra Jadeja when it comes to performances in away Tests. This is where on the basis of pure numbers, Ashwin can be declared as the better bowler in Test cricket.

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