Top 5 spells by Ashish Nehra in international cricket

#2 6/59 vs Sri Lanka (Colombo - 2005)

Nehra was the only Indian bowler to enter the wickets column

In the final of the Indian Oil Cup, India faced Sri Lanka, who opted to bat first after winning the toss in the all-important clash. On a flat track where bowlers struggled to pick wickets, Nehra showcased his talent, picking up six wickets (becoming the only Indian to take two six-wicket hauls in ODIs).

He was the go-to bowler that day, as most other leaked runs, being right on the money in every spell. Even in the death, when Sri Lanka were placed well at 247/5 after 45 overs and 300 was on the cards, Nehra helped India pull things back nicely, finishing with 6/59.

He was also the lone wicket-taker for India in the final as Sri Lanka posted 281/9, the rest of the Lankans getting dismissed to run-outs. Despite India losing the final by 18 runs, Nehra was the best bowler from either side.