Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav reached 200 ODI wickets during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the fastest Indian spinner to achieve the milestone in 123 matches. Kuldeep surpassed Anil Kumble’s previous record of 147 matches to reach the landmark. He ranks as the second-fastest Indian bowler overall behind pacer Mohammed Shami. Despite West Indies scoring a record 405/7, Kuldeep finished with figures of 2/65.
Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav added a milestone to his international career by becoming the fastest Indian spinner to take 200 ODI wickets. The 31-year-old achieved the feat in his 123rd One-Day International during the second match of the three-game series against West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Kuldeep dismissed West Indies skipper Shai Hope (104) and all-rounder Keemo Paul (3) to secure his 200th wicket in the 50-over format. (India vs West Indies 2nd ODI scorecard)
By reaching 200 ODI wickets in 123 matches, Kuldeep surpassed legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble, who previously held the record among Indian spinners by completing 200 wickets in 147 matches. Pace bowler Mohammed Shami remains the fastest Indian bowler overall to the mark, having reached 200 wickets in 104 ODIs. Across 123 ODIs, Kuldeep maintains an average of 26.70, boasting two five-wicket hauls and 10 four-wicket performances, with career-best bowling figures of 6 for 25.
Kuldeep Yadav Joins Elite Group of Indian 200-Wicket bowlers Club:
With this milestone, Kuldeep became the ninth Indian bowler in cricket history to enter the 200-wicket club in One-Day Internationals. He joins an elite bowling line-up featuring former greats Anil Kumble (334), Javagal Srinath (315), Ajit Agarkar (288), Zaheer Khan (269), Harbhajan Singh (265), Kapil Dev (253), Ravindra Jadeja (232), and Mohammed Shami (206). Despite Kuldeep’s milestone spell of 2/65, West Indies posted a total of 405/7 in 50 overs, driven by centuries from John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114).
Kuldeep Yadav is the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets, achieving the milestone in 123 matches. Nine Indian bowlers have reached 200 ODI wickets: Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav.
