Kuldeep Yadav wowed cricket fans in Delhi on October 12, 2023, when he took a stunning five‑wicket haul against the West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The left‑arm wrist‑spinner made 5‑82 in India’s 81.5‑over first innings, helping the hosts dismiss the West Indies for 248. Yadav’s performance made him the fastest left‑arm wrist bowler to record five five‑wicket hauls in Test cricket, reaching the milestone in just 15 matches. He now matches former England spinner Johnny Wardle, who achieved the same in 28 Tests.
Across his 15‑match Test career, Yadav has taken 65 wickets at an average of 21.09, with an economy rate of 3.55. In the ongoing series, he is the second‑highest wicket‑taker, having claimed nine wickets at a 20.33 average.
India’s opening stand dominated the field, scoring 518/5 before declaring. In reply, the West Indies were bowled out for 173/2 in their second innings, with John Campbell and Shai Hope remaining unbeaten on 87 and 66, respectively.
Kuldeep Yadav’s rapid rise and record‑breaking five‑wicket haul underline his growing influence on the Indian bowling attack and promise for future Test matches.
Source: aninews
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