Kuldeep Yadav 2 wickets away from 200 ODI scalps, will be 4th Indian spinner to reach milestone
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is just two wickets away from joining the elite 200 ODI wicket club, becoming only the 4th Indian spinner to do so.
Kuldeep Yadav nears 200 ODI wickets milestone
Indian spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav is on the verge of a historic achievement in One Day International cricket. The crafty left-arm spinner is currently just two wickets away from reaching the prestigious 200-wicket mark in the 50-over format.
If he succeeds, he will become only the fourth Indian spinner in history to join this elite club, following in the footsteps of legendary bowlers who have defined Indian spin bowling across decades.
Chasing the elite club
The milestone is particularly significant given the rarity of the feat among Indian spinners. While nine Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket threshold in ODIs, only four have done so while bowling spin. Kuldeep is currently chasing three giants of the game:
- Anil Kumble: 334 wickets
- Harbhajan Singh: 265 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja: 232 wickets
Kuldeep currently sits as India's ninth-highest wicket-taker in the format. His career statistics showcase his impact, with 198 wickets claimed across 122 matches at an average of 26.70. His career highlights include 10 four-wicket hauls, two five-wicket hauls, and a career-best performance of 6/25.
Momentum ahead of Guwahati clash
The opportunity to reach this landmark comes at a time of high confidence for the spinner. After a stellar performance in Thiruvananthapuram, where he earned the 'Player of the Match' award for a brilliant four-wicket haul, Kuldeep heads to Guwahati for the second ODI against the West Indies with significant momentum.
While his form in the current year has seen some fluctuations—taking seven wickets in five ODIs at an average of 37.71 and an economy rate of 5.86—the upcoming match presents the perfect stage for him to re-establish his dominance and etch his name into the record books.
Match Details and Squads
The second ODI is set to take place in Guwahati, featuring a strong Indian lineup led by Shubman Gill.
India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (w), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel.
West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (w/c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes.