Kuldeep Yadav is approaching a major personal milestone as India gear up to take on West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on September 30, 2026. The left-arm wrist-spinner is two wickets away from reaching 200 ODI wickets, a milestone that would make him the fourth Indian spinner to accomplish it.
Kuldeep created this opportunity with a dominant showing in the series opener at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs. India secured the match by 8 wickets, reaching a target of 296 in 42 overs, and now leads the three-match series 1-0.
Following a ‘ Player of the Match’ award for a brilliant four-wicket haul in Thiruvananthapuram, the clever spinner will approach the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati brimming with confidence and momentum.
In his ODI career to date, Kuldeep has claimed 198 wickets across 122 matches, averaging 26.70, including 10 four-wicket hauls, two five-wicket performances, and his best figures of 6/25. He ranks ninth among India’s top wicket-takers in this format, behind spin legend Anil Kumble, who leads with 334 wickets in 269 ODIs.
India’s win in the first ODI on Sunday, September 27, stemmed from efforts by both departments. Kuldeep’s 4 for 40 played a key role in limiting West Indies, who scored 296 before India chased down the target in 42 overs with 8 wickets remaining. Kohli’s 139 not out from 88 balls and Gill’s 110 off 108 deliveries forged a commanding partnership that effortlessly secured the outcome. India now hold a 1-0 lead heading into the Guwahati match, with the third and final ODI of the series still to come afterwards.
IND vs WI ODI series 2026 Full Squad:
India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel
West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes.
