Kuldeep Yadav is closing in on a major personal milestone as India gear up for the second ODI of their three‑match series against West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on September 30 2026. The left‑arm wrist‑spinner needs just two more dismissals to reach 200 ODI wickets, placing him alongside only three other Indian spinners in that elite group.
Kuldeep’s strong showing in the series opener at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 2026, where he claimed four wickets for 40 runs, set up this opportunity. India secured an eight‑wicket victory, chasing a 296‑run target in 42 overs, and now lead the series 1‑0.
Virat Kohli top‑scored with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 110 runs from 108 deliveries. Their partnership was instrumental in guiding India to a comfortable win.
What would Kuldeep’s 200th ODI wicket mean historically?
Currently boasting 198 ODI wickets from 122 matches at an average of 26.70, Kuldeep is just two scalps shy of joining Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh and Ravindra Jadeja as the only Indian spinners with 200+ ODI wickets. Kumble leads the list with 334, followed by Harbhajan (265) and Jadeja (232). Reaching this benchmark would cement Kuldeep’s status among India’s most celebrated spin bowlers in the 50‑over format, highlighting his consistency over a long international career.
How did India secure their 1‑0 series lead against West Indies?
India’s victory in the first ODI was built on strong performances from both batting and bowling. Kuldeep’s haul of 4 for 40 was key in restricting West Indies to 296 runs, and the chase was sealed by Kohli’s unbeaten 139 and Gill’s 110, which together delivered an eight‑wicket win in 42 overs.
The win gives India a 1‑0 lead heading into the Guwahati fixture, with the series scheduled to continue after the second ODI.
India’s full squad for the IND vs WI ODI series 2026
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel.
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