4) Ashish Nehra – 6/23 – 2003
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Ashish Nehra is known for his contributions to Indian cricket across Test and ODI formats. The performance against England in the semifinals of the 2003 Cricket World Cup remains etched in the memories forever as Ashish Nehra battled through the injury to achieve an impeccable record.
Bowling at Durban, it was a must-win game for India to qualify for the next round of the campaign. Defending 251, Ashish Nehra’s spells unsettled England’s top order as India restricted the Three Lions to 168. Ashish Nehra picked six wickets by conceding 23 runs in his quota of ten overs.
