Kuldeep Yadav bowling records show 379 senior international wickets before India’s fourth New Zealand ODI, with his September 200-wicket ODI milestone adding another major career landmark.
That total combines 80 Test wickets, 201 in ODIs and 98 in T20Is. The figures need a date attached: Kuldeep returned to India’s XI at Bay Oval on 13 November, so an in-progress scorecard and a completed-match career table may show different numbers.
Key Highlights
- His completed-match record stands at 201 ODI wickets from 124 appearances.
- BCCI marked his 200th ODI wicket on 30 September 2026.
- His career includes two ODI hat-tricks and five Test five-wicket hauls.
Latest India Performance: New Zealand Return Follows West Indies Series
Kuldeep’s return for the fourth ODI against New Zealand puts his recent bowling back in focus. India entered the fixture 2–0 ahead after two rain-affected wins and an abandoned third match. The BCCI tour schedule lists Mount Maunganui for the final two ODIs, on 13 and 15 November.
His previous completed India appearance was against West Indies in Ranchi on 9 October. He finished with 1/53 from four overs; West Indies won by six wickets.
The earlier ODI series provides a broader comparison. His returns moved from 4/40 in Thiruvananthapuram to 2/65 in Guwahati and 1/62 in New Chandigarh. That adds up to seven wickets across three matches, but the runs conceded rose after the opener.
Two details help separate the milestone from the form discussion:
- Best recent ODI spell: BCCI’s 4/40 highlights document his opening-match performance on 27 September.
- Milestone match: The board’s 200-wicket video confirms the landmark on 30 September.
Kuldeep Yadav International Wickets and Career Statistics
The ICC player profile supplies the format totals below, cross-checked against the Times of India statistics page. They represent completed internationals before the 13 November ODI, rather than a live running tally.
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Bowling Average | Economy | Best Innings |
| Tests | 19 | 80 | 23.36 | 3.56 | 5/40 |
| ODIs | 124 | 201 | 26.94 | 5.09 | 6/25 |
| T20Is | 56 | 98 | 14.2 | 7.11 | 5/17 |
ODIs account for more than half of his 379 international wickets. That reflects a much larger appearance count than in Tests; it does not, by itself, establish which format he bowls best in.
The average and economy columns answer different questions. A bowling average of 26.94 in ODIs records runs conceded per wicket, while an economy of 5.09 records runs per over. Comparing either figure across formats requires caution because the innings lengths and batting demands differ.
For readers following a specific match:
- Use the match scorecard for that day’s overs, wickets and runs.
- Use the dated career table for comparisons across his completed international appearances.
IPL and other domestic wickets remain outside these international totals. Across formats, his record also contains nine five-wicket hauls.
Career Records Beyond the 200-Wicket Milestone
Three wickets in three balls created one of Kuldeep’s most distinctive records. His first ODI hat-trick came against Australia in Kolkata in 2017; his second arrived against West Indies in Visakhapatnam in 2019.
Cricket Australia’s report identifies him as the first Indian bowler to take two ODI hat-tricks. For the second, Shai Hope, Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph fell in succession. Wisden’s official post on X records that 2019 achievement.
Why Innings Figures and Match Figures Differ
His Test best of 5/40 came against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2022. He followed it with 3/73 in the second innings, producing match figures of 8/113 and earning Player of the Match, as ICC’s report confirms.
The 5/40 and 8/113 figures therefore describe separate measures from the same Test.
His ODI best, 6/25, came against England at Nottingham in 2018. These performances show why the career total alone leaves out useful detail: a six-wicket ODI spell, a two-innings Test contribution and a hat-trick describe different achievements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kuldeep Yadav’s international wicket total include IPL wickets?
No. The 379-wicket total here combines Tests, ODIs and T20Is before the stated cutoff. IPL, domestic and India Under-19 wickets belong to separate statistical categories.
How close is Kuldeep Yadav to 100 T20I wickets?
His completed-match T20I tally in this update is 98 wickets, leaving him two short of 100. That milestone depends on wickets taken in subsequent international appearances.
What is Kuldeep Yadav’s best Test match return?
His best Test match return is 8/113 against Bangladesh at Chattogram in 2022, combining 5/40 and 3/73. Match figures add a bowler’s returns across both innings.
When did Kuldeep Yadav make his India debut?
Kuldeep made his Test debut against Australia at Dharamshala on 25 March 2017. His ODI and T20I debuts also followed during the same calendar year.
Why do Kuldeep Yadav’s career totals differ across websites?
Check each page’s update time and whether it includes an ongoing match. A completed-match table and a live profile may temporarily use different statistical cutoffs.
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