Jumbo Performances - Top 10 Test bowling performances of Anil Kumble

# 7: 6/72 vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004

Anil Kumble vs Pakistan, 2004

On a flat Multan deck, India had scored 675 in their first innings, courtesy Virender Sehwag’s triple century. Pakistan were bowled out for 407 in their first innings. Following on, Pakistan needed an even bigger effort from their batsmen to save the Test match.

Kumble though had different ideas. He again bowled a stifling line and choked the Pakistan batsmen into errors. The Pakistan openers went into a very defensive mindset and Kumble simply preyed on their weaknesses. He dismissed both the opening batsmen cheaply and set the tone for the rest of the innings.

Pakistan were dismissed for 216 in their second innings with Kumble finishing with a 6-wicket haul. India won their first ever Test in Pakistan and took a 1-0 lead in the series, and later went on to win the three match series 2-1.