Kuldeep Yadav has dominated away ODIs: Presenting his stellar stats
India's start left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a fine spell in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. He claimed 2/33 in his quota of 10 overs as SL were restricted to 240/9 while batting first. Kuldeep sent back Janith Liyanage (12) to open his account before removing Dunith Wellalage (39). Here we decode his away ODI stats.
Why does this story matter?
Kuldeep is one of best all-format spinners going around, if not the best. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs makes him a captain's delight in ODI cricket. The spinner's stocks in the 50-over format have gone further up in recent years as he has been a wicket-taker across different conditions. The SL batters surrendered against his brilliance in the second ODI.
Most away ODI scalps since his debut
As per ESPNcricinfo, Kuldeep has so far claimed 75 wickets across 42 away ODIs at an economy of 4.71. No other bowler has even 70 wickets in this regard since Kuldeep's debut in the format in June 2017. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan is the only full-member team spinner with a better economy rate (4.52) in this period (Minimum: 30 wickets).
His numbers across different conditions
While spinners are known to struggle in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) nations, Kuldeep has 46 wickets across 26 ODIs combined in these countries (ER: 5.09). Meanwhile, he owns 18 scalps in West Indies across 10 ODIs (ER: 4.01). Kuldeep owns 28 wickets across 18 away-from-home ODIs in Asia. 17 of his wickets have come in SL as his economy is 3.98.
Fastest Indian spinner to 150 ODI wickets
In September 2023, Kuldeep became the fastest Indian spinner to accomplish 150 ODI wickets, getting the mark in 88 matches. He has now raced to 171 scalps in 101 games. The tally includes two five-wicket hauls as well. Kuldeep averages 25.94 in ODIs as his economy rate reads 5.01. Against SL, he now has 21 wickets across 14 games (ER: 4.31).
