Left-arm wrist-spin is a rare bowling skill in cricket. Very few have mastered it. And Kuldeep Yadav is one of them.
Batters often struggle to pick Kuldeep’s bowling and end up giving wickets to him. Kuldeep has hugely benefitted from this, delivering some extraordinary spells.
So here’s a look at Kuldeep Yadav’s best bowling figures in ODI cricket.
Kuldeep Yadav Best ODI Bowling Figures
| Figures | Overs | Econ | Inns | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 1 | England | Nottingham | 2018 |
| 5/25 | 8.0 | 3.12 | 2 | Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | 2023 |
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Key Insights on Kuldeep Yadav’s Best Bowling Figures in ODIs
Kuldeep’s Record-Breaking ODI Spells Against England and Pakistan
Kuldeep’s best bowling figure in ODIs is 6 for 25, registered against England in the 2018 Nottingham ODI. This was his maiden ODI five-for.
His 6 for 25 is the best bowling figure by a spinner and the third-best by a bowler for India against England in an ODI innings. This is also the second-best bowling analysis by an Indian bowler in England in ODIs.
Kuldeep claimed his second ODI five-wicket haul against Pakistan, returning 5 for 25 in the 2023 Asia Cup fixture.
The 5 for 25 is the second-best by a spinner and the third-best by a bowler for India against Pakistan in ODIs.
Kuldeep’s Dominance Against South Africa and New Zealand in ODIs
His best bowling figure at home has come against South Africa. He took 4 for 18 in the 2022 Delhi ODI.
The 4 for 18 is the fifth-best bowling figure by an Indian bowler against South Africa in ODIs. This is also the second-best return by an Indian bowler against the Proteas at home in ODIs.
His figures of 4 for 23 in the 2018 Cape Town ODI are the third-best by an Indian bowler against South Africa in South Africa.
Kuldeep is the only Indian bowler with five or more four-wicket hauls against South Africa in ODIs. He is the only Indian bowler to achieve this feat against any opponent.
The left-arm wrist-spinner is the only bowler to claim three or more four-fors against South Africa at home in ODIs.
Kuldeep has registered the second-best bowling figures as an Indian spinner in New Zealand in ODIs. He returned 4 for 39 in the 2019 Napier ODI.
He is also the only Indian spinner with two or more four-wicket hauls in New Zealand in ODIs.
Kuldeep’s Remarkable ODI Figures Across the West Indies and Asia
Kuldeep has recorded the fourth-best bowling figures as an Indian spinner against the West Indies in ODIs. He claimed 4 for 6 in the 2023 Bridgetown ODI. This is the best ODI bowling figure for India in the West Indies.
He has also fetched the third-best bowling returns for India against the West Indies at home in ODIs. He took 4 for 40 in the 2026 Trivandrum ODI.
Kuldeep claimed 4 for 43 against Sri Lanka in Colombo in the 2023 Asia Cup. This is the third-best bowling figure for India against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka in ODIs.
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