Indian Bowling Figures ODIs: There are many Indian bowlers who have bowled some amazing spells in ODIs over the years. Here are the top 5 best bowling figures!
On 27th November 1993, Anil Kumble took the then best-ever bowling figures by an Indian in ODIs. This record stood for a good 21 years when an all-rounder broke it.
Let’s check the list of top 5 best bowling figures in ODIs by Indians to find out who it was:
#5 – Murali Kartik (vs Australia, 2007)
The former left-arm spinner turned commentator played for a limited number of years for his country. However, this was definitely one of his top performances.
In an ODI against the visiting Australian side in 2007, Kartik took 6 wickets for just 27 runs. This magical spell of bowling helped India register a victory against the mighty Aussie side!
#4 – Kuldeep Yadav (vs England, 2018)
The left-arm chinaman is next on our list. Although he has recently fallen out of sorts, he was in great form a few years ago. At Trent Bridge, Kuldeep rattled the English batting line-up as he took 6 wickets while conceding only 25 runs in his 10 overs.
This spell coupled with Rohit Sharma’s century helped India towards a huge win over hosts England!
#3 – Ashish Nehra (vs England, 2003)
Another left-arm Indian bowler taking 6 wickets against England. Only this time, it was in a World Cup! In a group game against the Three Lions, Nehra wreaked havoc with his brilliant bowling.
He claimed 6 wickets while giving away only 23 runs. India registered a big win over England, courtesy this spell!
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#2 – Anil Kumble (vs West Indies, 1993)
Jumbo, as he was fondly known during his playing days, ran through the Windies batting order in the Hero Cup final, almost 28 years ago to the day!
He took 6 wickets for just 12 runs as West Indies were bowled out for 123 in reply to India’s 225 for 7.
#1 – Stuart Binny (vs Bangladesh, 2014)
This was one of the craziest ODIs anyone would have ever seen! How many times do you win by 47 runs after being bowled for just 105?
That’s exactly what happened that night as Binny, who was not a regular in the squad, bowled a magical spell. Bangladesh were cruising at 44-2 when Binny was introduced into the attack.
When he was finished, the hosts lost 8 wickets for just 14 runs to get bowled for a measly 58! It was a stuff of dreams for someone like Binny who was still trying to make a name for himself.
He surely did after that night!
So these are the 5 best bowling figures for Indians in ODIs!
