The first match of the three-match India vs West Indies ODI series (IND vs WI ODI series) will be played tomorrow i.e. on 27th July (Thursday). Team India will be high on confidence after a dominating 1-0 win in the recently-concluded two-Test series. After the ODI series gets over, the Men in Blue will play a five-match T20 International series against the hosts.
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Ahead of white-ball cricketing action between two cricketing giants, let us have a look at the top five bowlers who have taken the most wickets in history of India vs West Indies ODIs. The list includes both former and current players. A Caribbean bowler has taken the most wickets in the history of IND vs WI ODIs. However, he is also the only West Indies player in this list.
Right-arm pacer Courtney Walsh, one of the finest bowlers ever in the history of cricket, has taken the most wickets in India vs West Indies ODI cricket. The legendary pacer bagged 44 wickets in 38 ODI innings vs India. During this, he picked 4 wickets twice. The number two in this list is former India skipper and one of the greatest all-rounders of all time, Kapil Dev, who picked 43 wickets in 42 ODI innings vs West Indies, including one 4-wicket haul. After this, Anil Kumble is at number three with 41 wickets in 25 ODI innings vs West Indies. Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, with 41 wickets in 29 ODI innings, is fourth in this list.
Mohammed Shami is fifth in this list. Although, he isn't part of the upcoming three-match ODI series. The senior pacer has so far taken 37 wickets in 18 ODI innings.
IND vs WI ODI series holds great significance for Rohit Sharma & Co. since it gives them a chance to resolve their concerns ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, later in the year.