This is surely one of India's worst ever series. The wickets have been scarce, and they have come at a premium.
India have conceded more than 60 runs for each wicket in the series. This is India's second worst performance in a series of four or more Tests.
Rajneesh Gupta figures it out.
Highest bowling average for India (in a series of 4 or more Tests)
Runs/ Wkt |
Series |
Season |
Mts |
Winner |
61.16 |
v Pakistan in Pakistan |
1982-83 |
6 |
Pakistan 3-0 |
60.79 |
v England in England |
2011 |
4 |
England 3-0* |
53.48 |
v Pakistan in Pakistan |
1989-90 |
4 |
Drawn 0-0 |
53.23 |
v West Indies in India |
1958-59 |
5 |
West Indies 3-0 |
47.74 |
v Australia in Australia |
1947-48 |
5 |
Australia 4-0 |
47.64 |
v West Indies in India |
1948-49 |
5 |
West Indies 1-0 |
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