IND vs NZ ODI: The rivalry in ODI cricket between India and New Zealand has always been exciting. Not only memorable innings have been seen in the matches played between the two teams, but the bowlers have also left their mark. Especially Indian bowlers have given many historic performances against New Zealand in the ODI format. If we look at the statistics, the dominance of some great bowlers in terms of taking wickets in India vs New Zealand ODI matches is clearly visible.

Javagal Srinath – India

The name at the top in this list is that of former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath. Srinath played 30 ODI matches against New Zealand between 1992 and 2003 and took 51 wickets while bowling in all 30 innings. His best performance was 4/23. During this period, his average was 20.41 and economy was 3.93, which shows his consistency and control. Srinath was India’s most successful ODI bowler against New Zealand for a long time.

Anil Kumble – India

At second place is India’s great leg spinner Anil Kumble. Kumble took 39 wickets in 31 matches against New Zealand between 1994 and 2003. His best bowling figure was 5/33. Kumble’s specialty was his accurate line-length and ability to take wickets under pressure. Although his average was slightly higher than Srinath’s at 27.84, his usefulness always remained on big occasions.

Mohammed Shami – India

At third place is the current star fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Who has left a big impact in very few matches. Shami has taken 38 wickets in only 16 ODI matches against New Zealand between 2014 and 2025. The special thing is that his average was 21.15 and strike rate was 20.68, which is one of the best in this list. Shami’s best performance was 7/57, which shows that he has the ability to single-handedly change the course of the match.

Tim Southee – New Zealand

The biggest name in this list from New Zealand is Tim Southee. Saudi has taken 38 wickets in 25 ODI matches against India. His best was 4/49. Although his average was 36.23, his contribution in taking wickets with the new ball has been important.

Kapil Dev – India

Apart from this, India’s great all-rounder Kapil Dev is also included in this list. Kapil Dev took 33 wickets in 29 ODI matches against New Zealand between 1979 and 1994. His tight bowling and experience have led India to many important victories.

India Vs South Africa Test Series 2025: The last match of the ongoing 2-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played from November 22 to November 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In this match, everyone’s eyes will be on the dreaded fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. If Bumrah is successful in taking 5 wickets in the second test, then he will join the list of top-10 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test cricket for India. At present, Bumrah is at number 11 in terms of taking most wickets in Test cricket for India.

Bumrah can break Javagal Srinath’s record

Jasprit Bumrah had performed brilliantly with his bowling in the Kolkata Test and if the same bowling rhythm is seen in the second Test also, then Bumrah will leave behind former fast bowler Javagal Srinath in terms of taking the most wickets in Test cricket. Srinath played a total of 67 Test matches for India between 1991 and 2002, in which he managed to take 236 wickets in 121 innings at an average of 30.49.

Whereas Bumrah has taken 232 wickets for India in 97 innings of 51 Test matches since 2018 at an average of 19.54. If Bumrah succeeds in taking 5 wickets in the next match against South Africa, he will leave Srinath behind.

Jasprit Bumrah’s test career

Team India’s experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has played a total of 51 matches for India so far. Who has taken 232 wickets in 97 innings at an average of 19.54. In Test cricket, he has the feat of taking 5 wickets 16 times and 4 wickets 7 times. His best bowling performance is of taking 6 wickets for 27 runs in an innings.

Top 10 bowlers who took most wickets in Tests for India

1. Anil Kumble – 619

2. Ravichandran Ashwin – 537

3. Kapil Dev – 434

4. Harbhajan Singh – 417

5. Ravindra Jadeja – 342

6. Ishant Sharma – 311

7. Zaheer Khan – 311

8. Bishan Singh Bedi – 266

9. Bhagwat Chandrashekhar – 242

10. Javagal Srinath – 236

11. Jasprit Bumrah – 232

Most Ducks For India In ODIs: The three-match ODI series between India and Australia is being played in Australia. Team India has also faced defeat in the second ODI match of this series. In the second ODI match played at Adelaide Oval, Indian team was defeated by Australia by 2 wickets. At the same time, Virat Kohli has also been out on zero in both the consecutive matches in this series. In One Day International, Virat has made an unwanted record by getting out on zero for the 18th time. Here we are going to tell you, who are the top-5 Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals?

Top-5 Indian batsmen who got out on zero most number of times in ODI

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 20 times

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of top-5 Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Sachin played 463 ODI matches in his 23-year career, in which he was out 20 times without opening the account.

2. Javagal Srinath – 19 times

Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath is second in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Srinath has been out on zero 19 times in 229 ODI matches.

3. Anil Kumble – 18 times

India’s great spin bowler Anil Kumble is third in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Kumble was out 18 times in 269 ODI matches without scoring any runs.

4. Yuvraj Singh – 18 times

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is at fourth place in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Yuvraj has been on zero 18 times in 301 ODI matches.

5. Virat Kohli – 18 times

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at fifth place in the list of Indian batsmen who have been out on zero the most number of times in One Day Internationals. Virat has played 304 ODI matches so far, in which he has been out 18 times without opening the account.

Top Cricketers Comeback after Retirement: A five -match Test series is going on between India and England. At the same time, about a month before the start of the series, India’s legendary cricketer Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket. Virat announced to retire from the Test on 12 May. But it is not that Virat cannot withdraw his retirement, if he wants to return to Test cricket, he can return retirement and play in Tests for India.

Legendary players withdrawing retirement

Many players of the world have done this, who have returned to their country after retirement. It also has the name of a legendary Indian cricketer. Along with this, the list of these players from Pakistani player Shahid Afridi to England captain Ben Stokes and Dhakad batsman Kevin Pietersen is also included.

Javagal Srinath

The name of Indian cricket’s glory Jawagal Srinath is included in the list of these players, who returned to the team after retiring. Jawagal Srinath is still the highest wicket -taking bowler in ODI for India. This legendary player has 315 wickets in ODIs. At the same time, he has taken 236 wickets in his Test career too.

After returning from the tour against the Caribbean team, Srinath suddenly announced his retirement. At the same time, India’s then captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated him to withdraw his retirement, then Jawagal Srinath could not refuse his captain and returned to Test cricket.

Kevin Pietersen

England veteran Kevin Peterson has scored more than 8000 runs in Test cricket. This player announced his retirement from white ball cricket in 2011, as he wanted to improve his game in red-ball cricket. But within 60 days, Kevin Pietersen withdrew his retirement decision and immediately joined England’s T20 and ODI Squad.

Shahid Afridi (Shahifd Afridi)

Pakistani player Shahid Afridi withdrew his retirement not once but several times. Afridi first announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2006, but this player withdrew his retirement only two weeks later. At the same time, after playing only one match against Australia at Lord’s in 2010, he announced his retirement again. In that match, Pakistan was defeated under the captaincy of Shahid Afridi.

Afridi took retirement after being removed from the ODI captaincy in 2011, but he returned after five months. This player announced his retirement from all formats in 2017, but then in 2018, Shahid Afridi went to play at Lord’s to play his last match.

Ben Stokes

England all -rounder player and current Test team captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI in July 2022, but before World Cup 2023, Stokes withdrew his retirement and the player was included in the World Cup squad.

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