Kuldeep Yadav has produced impressive spells at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Niranjan Shah Stadium), Rajkot, showcasing why he remains one of India’s most reliable ODI spinners. He has bowled in two ODIs at this venue both against Australia and picked 4 important wickets while troubling top-quality batters with sharp turn and drift.
Kuldeep has maintained a wicket-taking strike rate and delivered breakthroughs exactly when the team needed them. With a bowling average of 28.25 and strike rate 24.00, he has been both attacking and economical on a ground known for high-scoring matches.
Kuldeep Yadav ODI Bowling Stats at SCA Stadium, Rajkot
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Overs Bowled | 16.0 |
| Runs Conceded | 113 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Best Figures | 2/48 |
| Bowling Average | 28.25 |
| Economy Rate | 7.06 |
| Strike Rate | 24.00 |
Also see: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI
Match-by-Match Bowling Performance in Rajkot
| Date | Opponent | Innings | Overs | Figures | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2020 | Australia | 2nd | 10.0 | 2/65 | A. Carey (c Kohli), S. Smith (bowled) |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Australia | 1st | 6.0 | 2/48 | M. Marsh (c Prasidh), C. Green (c Iyer) |
- 4 wickets in 2 matches, showing strong consistency.
- Dismissed top players like Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green.
- Best spell came in 2023 (2/48), where he broke Australia’s momentum during middle overs.
- Strike rate of 24.00 indicates he picks wickets at regular intervals.
- His variations wrong’uns, quicker sliders, and loop were effective even on Rajkot’s batting-friendly pitch.
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Kuldeep Yadav has shown that even on a ground where batters usually dominate, a quality wrist-spinner can turn the game. His control, flight, and ability to deceive set batters apart make him a key weapon in India ODI setup at Rajkot. Whether defending totals or breaking partnerships, Kuldeep’s performance at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium highlights his match-winning potential and reliability in big games.
Also see:
- Virat Kohli at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Rohit Sharma at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Shreyas Iyer at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- KL Rahul at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Ravindra Jadeja at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
