5 – R Ashwin – 169 Ind Vs SA 2013 Series (In South Africa)
Best at home, Ravichandran Ashwin during the South Africa series conceded 58 runs in 10 overs which saw seven boundaries being scored of his bowling in the opening game. India eventually lost the game by 141 runs as they were able to score 217 in response to Proteas 358.
Ashwin returned to pick a wicket in the second game after giving away 48 runs in nine overs before batting order collapsed on 146 to lose the game by 134 runs.
After South Africa set the target of 302 for India with Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers notching the centuries, rain did not allow India to bat which saw the three-match result 2-0 in favour of the hosts.
Ashwin was again at the receiving end being targeted by Proteas top-order batsman. Ashwin sent down nine overs to concede 63 runs at an economy of seven.
In his three-match series he has conceded 169 runs. He could pick only wicket in the series.