July 1 (CRICKETNMORE) - Ravichandran Ashwin became the second fastest Indian spinner to reach the 150 wickets in One Day Internationals. Ashwin reached this mark in the third ODI against West Indies which they won handsomely by 93 runs.

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Ashwin achieved this landmark in his 111th match. Former Leg Spinner Anil Kumble tops the tally as he had taken just 106 matches to reach the same feat. 

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Fewest ODIs to 150 wickets by Indian spinners

1. A Kumble - 106 Matches

2. R Ashwin - 111 Matches

3. Harbhajan Singh - 122 Matches

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4. R Jadeja - 129 Matches

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