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The third day of the Test witnessed India being dismissed for 477 runs in their first innings, establishing a substantial lead of 259 runs. Facing the pressure, England crumbled dramatically under the relentless bowling attack led by Ashwin, who claimed figures of 5-77. This remarkable performance marked Ashwin's 36th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, a record for an Indian bowler in this format.

Prior to Bashir, the esteemed list comprised only Bill Voce, James Anderson, and Rehan Ahmed, who had managed to claim a fifer before turning 21.

During the third day of the fifth Test match against India at HPCA, James Anderson etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the inaugural pace bowler to reach the remarkable milestone of 700 Test wickets. This places him in the elite company of Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and leg-spinner Shane Warne (708), who are the only other players to achieve such a remarkable feat in the longest format of the game.

Anderson now joins the elite company of Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and leg-spinner Shane Warne (708), who are the only other players to have crossed the 700-wicket mark in the prestigious format of the game. With this accomplishment, Anderson solidifies his status as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket.

Deepti showcased her prowess with the bat, crafting a resilient 59 runs off 48 deliveries, guiding the Warriorz to a competitive total of 138 for 8 in a crucial match. However, it was her sensational bowling spell that truly turned the tide in favor of UP. Returning to the crease, Deepti dismantled the Delhi batting lineup, claiming four crucial wickets, including the coveted hat-tric

India's formidable performance was built on the exceptional bowling display by Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed a sensational 5-72, and Ravichandran Ashwin's remarkable figures of 4-51 in his 100th Test match, which bamboozled the England batting lineup, restricting them to 218 all out in just 57.4 overs.

While Bumrah maintains his lead among Test bowlers, Hazlewood has climbed one spot to secure fourth place, and Lyon has surged two spots to claim the sixth position, a testament to their outstanding display in Wellington.

With a series victory already secured in Ranchi, India aims to further bolster their commendable home record and extend their lead in the World Test Championship standings.

Set to grace the field for his 100th Test during the fifth and concluding match against England in Dharamshala, commencing on March 7th, Ashwin stands as a stalwart in the realm of Test cricket.

At 34, Bairstow will join the esteemed ranks as the 17th English cricketer to receive his 100th Test cap when he graces the field for the fifth and final Test against India, commencing in a couple of days. Reflecting on the impending milestone, Bairstow acknowledged the emotional weight accompanying this pinnacle moment in his career.