Kuldeep Yadav was named the Impact Player of the Series after India’s ODI series win over the West Indies. India won the three-match series 2-1. Kuldeep was the leading wicket-taker with seven wickets. He also took a four-wicket haul in Thiruvananthapuram. During the series, he became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 wickets in men’s ODIs.
The award was announced by team physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar in a video shared by the BCCI. Parmar praised Kuldeep for his consistency and for putting his body on the line. He said the award goes to someone who performed throughout the series. He also noted Kuldeep’s 200-wicket milestone and his status as the highest wicket-taker of the series.
Kuldeep accepted the award and gave credit to the team’s senior batters. He mentioned captain Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rohit Sharma. He said they set up matches with the bat. Kuldeep also said the preparatory camp in Thiruvananthapuram helped him find a good rhythm before the series. He felt that rhythm carried into the games and things went well for him. He called the award very special.
Kuldeep ended the ODI series against the West Indies as the top wicket-taker. He took 7 wickets in 3 innings. His average for the series was 23.85. His biggest impact came in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. In that match, he took 4 for 40 in 10 overs. India won by 8 wickets with 50 balls to spare. Kuldeep was named Player of the Match for that performance.
Kuldeep will next play in the T20I series against the West Indies. The first match is in Lucknow on Tuesday. The remaining four T20Is will be held in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru on October 9, 11, 14, and 17.
…Reached 200 ODI Wickets in 123 Matches, Second-Fastest Indian to the Milestone
Kuldeep Yadav reached a major milestone during the second ODI between India and West Indies in Guwahati. The West Indies scored a huge total of 405. Three of their batters made centuries. John Campbell scored 101 off 68 balls. Shai Hope made 104 off 94. Amir Jangoo hit 114 off 77.
Kuldeep was one of the few who had something to celebrate. He finished with 2 for 65 in 10 overs. His economy rate was 6.50. During the match, he completed 200 wickets in ODI cricket.
He needed two wickets before the game. He got them. His second wicket was Shai Hope, who was out for 104. Hope tried to attack across the line but missed Kuldeep’s googly. Earlier in his innings, Hope was dropped twice. Virat Kohli missed one of those chances.
Kuldeep reached 200 wickets in his 123rd ODI. That makes him the second-fastest Indian to the mark by matches. Mohammed Shami did it in 104 games. Ajit Agarkar took 133 matches. Zaheer Khan took 144. Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath both took 147.
In terms of balls bowled, Kuldeep got there in 6,319 deliveries. Among spinners, only Saqlain Mushtaq and Rashid Khan were faster. Saqlain needed 5,451 balls. Rashid took 5,782. Kuldeep is ahead of Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid, and Shane Warne on that list.
FAQs
Q. Who won the Impact Player of the Series award?
A. Kuldeep Yadav won the award.
Q. How many wickets did Kuldeep take in the ODI series?
A. Kuldeep took seven wickets in three innings.
Q. When did Kuldeep reach 200 ODI wickets?
A. Kuldeep reached the milestone in his 123rd ODI.
Q. Who is the fastest Indian to 200 ODI wickets?
A. Mohammed Shami reached the mark in 104 matches.
Q. When is Kuldeep’s next match?
A. Kuldeep will play the first T20I against the West Indies in Lucknow.
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