by 300 Wicktes Club : In a landmark achievement during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has become the 13th Indian bowler to surpass 300 international wickets. This milestone was reached during India’s high-stakes match against Pakistan in Dubai, where Kuldeep delivered an impressive performance, securing figures of 3/40 in his nine-over spell.
Kuldeep’s journey to this accomplishment has been marked by consistent performances across all formats since his international debut in 2017. His unique left-arm wrist spin has been a valuable asset to the Indian bowling lineup, often confounding batsmen with his deceptive variations.
In the match against Pakistan, Kuldeep’s pivotal moment came when he dismissed Salman Agha, who misjudged a delivery and was caught at point. Following this, Kuldeep trapped Shaheen Afridi lbw with a well-executed googly, and later enticed Naseem Shah into a misstep, resulting in a catch at long-on by Virat Kohli.
This achievement places Kuldeep among esteemed company, joining the ranks of Indian spin legends such as Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, and Ravindra Jadeja, all of whom have previously crossed the 300-wicket threshold in international cricket.
As the Champions Trophy progresses, Kuldeep Yadav’s form and experience will be crucial to India’s aspirations, providing the team with a strategic advantage in the spin department.
Indian bowlers who took 300 international wickets in the fewest innings
146 – Kapil Dev
161 – Mohammed Shami
169 – Anil Kumble
170 – Kuldeep Yadav
173 – Ravichandran Ashwin
181 – Jasprit Bumrah
