WI vs IND 2022: 3 current Indian players with most ODI wickets against West Indies
The Indian men's cricket team is set to commence their white-ball tour of the West Indies on Friday (July 22). The two nations will lock horns for a three-match ODI series before featuring in five T20Is. All three ODIs will be played in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Following their recent impressive 2-1 victory in the ODI series against England, the Men in Blue arrived in Trinidad on Tuesday. Experienced opener Shikhar Dhawan will lead India in the ODIs as several first-choice names are being rested.
The three-match series will provide a massive opportunity for young players to shine. They will look to stake their claim for a regular spot in the Indian white-ball squad.
The Caribbean team's trip to India earlier this year for a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series was the last time the two sides met. The hosts won all six of those white-ball matches, completely outclassing the Windies.
Ahead of Friday's first game, we take a look at three current highest wicket-takers in ODIs for India against the West Indies.
#3 Kuldeep Yadav - 26 wickets
India's most successful left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, is third on the list. The wily spinner has often done well against the hard-hitting Caribbean batting line-up and has picked up 26 wickets in 15 innings.
Kuldeep's economy also stands at a good 4.94 alongside a bowling average of under 25. He has picked up one wicket every five overs. His best bowling performance against the Windies was 3/41, which came in the third ODI between the two sides in 2017.
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While Kuldeep isn't part of the Indian squad for the ODIs, he will be undergoing final assessment tests to decide whether he can travel to West Indies for the T20I series. The 27-year-old, who has had to contend with several injuries in recent times, sustained a blow on his hands during a net practice session last month.
#2 Mohammad Shami - 37 wickets
One of the best Indian seamers, Mohammad Shami loves playing against the Men in Maroon. He stands second on this list and is also second behind Kapil Dev on the list of Indian pacers with the most wickets versus the West Indies.
In just 18 games against them, Shami has taken 37 wickets (his best ODI tally against any opposition) at an outstanding average and strike rate of 22.5 and 24, respectively.
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The Bengal-born pacer has produced four four-wicket hauls against the Windies, including a match-winning 4/16 during the ICC World Cup in 2019. India won the match by 125 runs after restricting West Indies to 143 runs.
Shami had a great outing in England recently. However, he has been rested from the white-ball series against the Windies.
#1 Ravindra Jadeja - 41 wickets
The current Indian player with the most ODI wickets against West Indies is none other than Ravindra Jadeja. The spin all-rounder has been an integral part of the Indian team across formats over the years.
Having played the 50-over format since 2009, Jadeja has come up with significant contributions in all three departments for the Men in Blue. As for his bowling, the left-arm spinner becomes a dangerous customer when he gets some turn from the surface.
Ravindra Jadeja is the only Indian to take a five-wicket haul against West Indies in ODIs.
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Against West Indies, Jadeja has been the most successful Indian spinner in ODIs alongside Anil Kumble, scalping 41 wickets in 27 innings. Jadeja's only one-day international fifer came against the same opposition as well. In a 2013 Champions Trophy group match, his 5/36 helped India restrict the West Indies to 233/9 which India chased down in 39 overs.
The Saurashtra-born all-rounder will once again hold importance in the upcoming series as he will be India's vice-captain for the very first time during the three ODIs.