In the second Test match played against West Indies in Delhi, Kuldeep Yadav delivered a stellar performance for Team India. He claimed 5 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings.
Sports News: Team India's experienced spinner Kuldeep Yadav became the highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket this year, following his outstanding performance in the second Test match against West Indies in Delhi. Kuldeep claimed a total of 8 wickets across both innings in this match. With this performance, he has surpassed fast bowler Mohammed Siraj.
Kuldeep Yadav's Performance Against West Indies
In the second Test match, Kuldeep Yadav showcased his bowling prowess. He took 5 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings. His brilliant bowling proved decisive for Team India. After this match, Kuldeep has completed 38 wickets for India in international cricket this year, while Siraj has taken 37 wickets.
India's Top Wicket-Takers in 2025
The list of India's highest wicket-takers so far in 2025 is as follows:
- Kuldeep Yadav – 38 wickets (18 innings)
- Mohammed Siraj – 37 wickets (15 innings)
- Varun Chakravarthy – 31 wickets (15 innings)
- Jasprit Bumrah – 30 wickets (15 innings)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 26 wickets (21 innings)
This list clearly shows that Kuldeep Yadav has not only surpassed fast bowlers but has also solidified his position as a prominent bowler for India in the spin department. Kuldeep Yadav's performance in 2025 has been commendable across all formats. In Test cricket, he took 12 wickets in four innings across two matches.
In ODIs, he claimed 9 wickets in 7 matches. Meanwhile, in T20 Internationals, he registered 17 wickets in 7 matches. Furthermore, Kuldeep demonstrated his excellent form by taking 15 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2025.
