Indian bowlers with most four-plus wicket hauls in ODIs
What's the story
Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was pivotal to India's win in the 1st ODI against South Africa on Sunday. The match in Ranchi saw India defend their score of 349/8, winning the contest by 17 runs. Kuldeep was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking 4/68 from his 10 overs. According to ESPNcricinfo, he now has the joint third-most four-plus wicket hauls for India in ODIs.
#1
Mohammed Shami: 16 hauls
Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, who continues his bid for a comeback, tops this list with 16 four-plus wicket hauls. His tally includes 10 four-fers and 6 five-wicket hauls. In 108 ODIs, the right-arm seamer has taken 206 wickets at an average of 24.05. He has an economy rate of 5.58 and a brilliant bowling strike rate of 25.80.
#2
Ajit Agarkar: 12 hauls
Ajit Agarkar, who currently heads the BCCI selection committee, recorded 12 such ODI hauls in his playing career. The former right-arm seamer, known for his vicious outswing, bagged 10 four-fers and 2 five-wicket hauls. In 191 ODIs, he accounted for 288 wickets at an average of 27.85. Agarkar still has the third-most wickets for India in ODI cricket.
#3
Multiple players: 10 hauls
The third spot on this elite list is jointly occupied by Kuldeep, Anil Kumble, and Javagal Srinath. Both Kuldeep and Kumble own 2 fifers and 8 four-wicket hauls, while Srinath has three fifers to his name. Notably, Kumble (334) and Srinath (315) are still the top two wicket-takers for India in ODI cricket. Meanwhile, Kuldeep owns 186 wickets from 115 ODIs at 26.36.