Indian players with most Test wickets at Eden Gardens
What's the story
India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home. Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens will host the series opener from November 14. The iconic venue has hosted several historic matches and moments across international formats. One such watershed moment came in 2001. Over the years, several Indian bowlers have dominated the opposition on this ground.
#1
Harabhajan Singh: 46 wickets
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh remains the only player to have taken over 46 Test wickets at Eden Gardens. Harabhajan's historic 13/196 at this venue against a star-studded Australia made history. During the match, he became the first Indian with a Test hat-trick. In seven Tests, he recorded 46 wickets at an incredible average of 21.76 on this ground. His tally includes 6 fifers.
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Harbhajan's special feat
Harbhajan remains the only bowler to take a Test hat-trick at Eden Gardens. He dismissed Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, and Shane Warne to attain the feat. Notably, only two other Indians have taken a Test hat-trick ever since.
#2
Anil Kumble: 40 wickets
Anil Kumble, who won India several Tests along with Harbhajan, occupies the second spot. In a stellar career, the former Indian captain accounted for 40 wickets from 15 innings at 30.82 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. His tally includes 2 fifers and a match haul of 10 wickets. Notably, Kumble did not feature in the aforementioned 2001 Kolkata Test against Australia.