IND vs WI: After dominating the hosts in Test series, the Men in Blue will square off against Windies in a three-match ODI series, starting from 27th July onwards. The first match of IND vs WI ODI series will be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados from 7:30 pm Indian standard time on Thursday. The last time India locked horns with West Indies in an ODI series was in 2022 and won the series 3-0 for a clean sweep. Even this time, India are favorites. The ODI series is going to be special for Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is on the cusp of breaking the record of 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev.
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Former Indian captain Kapil Dev is currently on top in the list of Indian bowlers for taking the most wickets against West Indies in One-Day-Internationals. Kapil Dev has taken 43 wickets in 42 ODIs against West Indies. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has so far taken 41 wickets in 29 ODIs against West Indies and presently sits at fourth spot. Legend Anil Kumble, with 41 wickets in 26 matches, is at number two. If Jadeja takes 3 more wickets against West Indies, he will become the highest Indian wicket-taker in ODIs against West Indies. Notably, Jadeja had missed playing ODI series against West Indies in 2022 due to knee issues.
Highest Indian wicket-taker in ODIs against West Indies
Kapil Dev - 43 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja - 41 wickets
Anil Kumble - 41 wickets
After 1st ODI in Barbados on July 27), IND vs WI 2nd ODI will be played at the same venue on Saturday (July 29). The third and final ODI will be played in Trinidad on August 1. After the three-match ODI series gets over, India and West Indies will play a five-match T20 International series, to be played on August 3, 6, 8, 12 and 13. USA's Florida will host the final two T20Is.