Kuldeep Yadav Wickets by Year in Test
While Kuldeep Yadav has tasted success in white-ball cricket, the same isn’t really true about red-ball cricket.
The left-arm wrist spinner hasn’t been a regular in India’s squad. And he alone isn’t to be blamed at all, as he was never the first choice when Ashwin and Jadeja played.
So the opportunities came through less. But since Ashwin retired, Kuldeep has been trying to be the lead spinner.
That said, here’s a glance at Kuldeep Yadav’s year-wise wickets in Tests.
Kuldeep Yadav Test Wickets Year-wise
| Year | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W/10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 9 | 4/40 | 20.78 | 3.22 | 38.67 | 0/0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 10 | 5/57 | 29.30 | 3.91 | 45.00 | 1/0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 5/99 | 19.80 | 3.11 | 38.20 | 1/0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2/25 | 20.50 | 3.32 | 37.00 | 0/0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 5/40 | 14.12 | 3.14 | 27.00 | 1/0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 22 | 5/72 | 23.09 | 3.74 | 37.00 | 1/0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 20 | 5/82 | 23.15 | 3.47 | 40.00 | 1/0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 3/30 | 41.25 | 3.85 | 64.25 | 0/0 |
| Overall | 36 | 80 | 5/40 | 23.36 | 3.56 | 39.38 | 5/0 |
Key Insights on Kuldeep Yadav Test Career Yearly Bowling Records
Historic Milestones and Match Winning Performances in Test Cricket
Kuldeep’s Test debut came in a series decider against Australia in 2017. And his 4 for 68 made a big difference in helping India clinch the four-match series by 2-1 in Dharamsala.
The next year, he claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul against the West Indies in Rajkot. He returned 5 for 57 in the third innings, helping India win by an innings and 272 runs. This in India’s second-largest Test win by an innings.
Kuldeep’s Recent Form and Red Ball Resurgence Across Test Seasons
It seemed Kuldeep would be a regular, at least at home, but none of that happened between 2019 to 2023. An injury also kept him away from the action in 2021.
But then 2024 brought opportunities and wickets. He picked up 22 wickets in 10 innings, the most by a left-arm wrist spinner for India in a calendar year in Tests.
He took 19 of his 22 wickets in the 2024 home series against England.
Kuldeep continued his form in 2025, adding 20 wickets to his tally in eight innings. His 20 wickets were the fourth-most for India in 2025.
Kuldeep’s All Time Left-Arm Wrist Spin Records for India in Tests
Kuldeep’s overall wickets are the most by a left-arm wrist spinner for India in Tests.
His bowling average of around 23 is the lowest by a left-arm spinner for India in Tests (minimum 30 innings).
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