England's Chris Woakes has a golden opportunity to achieve a special milestone in the fourth Test match of the series between India and England, to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
India vs England 4th Test 2025: The ongoing Test series 2025 between India and England has now reached a crucial stage. The fourth Test match of the series will be played from July 23rd at Old Trafford in Manchester. In this match, England's experienced fast bowler Chris Woakes has a great chance to create history. Woakes can surpass James Anderson in the list of bowlers with the most Test wickets at the Manchester ground.
Woakes is Only 4 Wickets Away
Chris Woakes has so far taken 35 wickets in 7 Test matches at Old Trafford and is in fourth place in the list of bowlers with the most Test wickets at this ground. Ahead of him in this list is England's veteran bowler James Anderson, who has 38 wickets in Manchester. In such a situation, if Woakes takes 4 more wickets in this match, then he will overtake Anderson and move to third place.
Top-5 Bowlers with Most Test Wickets in Manchester
- Alec Bedser - 51 wickets
- Stuart Broad - 46 wickets
- James Anderson - 38 wickets
- Chris Woakes - 35 wickets
- Jim Laker - 27 wickets
Woakes' Excellent Record in Manchester
Chris Woakes has bowled brilliantly at Old Trafford so far. He has taken five wickets in an innings twice on this ground. His bowling average is 17.37, which is considered an excellent figure for any fast bowler. Woakes' record shows how effective he is on this ground and he is going to be a big challenge for the Indian batsmen once again in this Test.
How Has the Performance Been in the Current Test Series Against India?
- Leeds Test: 1 wicket
- Birmingham Test: 2 wickets
- Lord's Test: 4 wickets
Woakes' performance has been mixed so far in this series. He has played all three matches and has taken a total of 7 wickets. However, Woakes getting into rhythm is a good sign for England, especially on a pitch like Manchester, where he has troubled the batsmen many times before.
