Oct. 11 (CRICKETNMORE) - Ravichandran Ashwin achieved another milestone in his bowling career as he claimed his 20th five-wicket haul in Test cricket against New Zealand in the third test at Indore on Monday. The off-spinner took his 20th five wicket haul in only his 39th test match and became the fastest Indian to achieve this feet. He is now the third quickest to achieve 20 five-wicket Test hauls.

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A Look at bowlers who were quickest to get 20 five wicket hauls in Tests:

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Syd Barnes (England) - 25th Test

Clarris Grimmett (Australia) - 37th Test

R Ashwin (India) - 39th Test

Waqar Younis (Pakistan) - 51st (Test)

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Ian Botham (England) - 54th Test

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