
India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav made history by claiming his 300th international wicket during the high-stakes Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan in Dubai. His performance played a key role in restricting Pakistan’s batting lineup and strengthening India’s dominance in the match.
- Kuldeep Yadav claimed his 300th international wicket against Pakistan.
- He finished with figures of 3/40 in nine overs.
- Pakistan collapsed in the death overs, losing their last five wickets for 41 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Game-Changing Spell
Kuldeep Yadav delivered a stellar performance, picking up three crucial wickets. He dismissed Agha Salman, caught by Axar Patel. The next delivery, he trapped Shaheen Afridi for a golden duck. Later, he removed Naseem Shah, caught by Virat Kohli, ensuring Pakistan’s lower order failed to recover.
His final figures of 3/40 in nine overs at an economy rate of 4.44 showcased his control and precision on a spin-friendly pitch.
Kuldeep Yadav Joins India’s Elite Wicket-Takers
With this achievement, Kuldeep Yadav joins an elite club of India’s top wicket-takers across formats. Below is a table of the highest wicket-takers for India:
Player | Innings | Wickets |
---|---|---|
Anil Kumble | 499 | 953 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | 379 | 765 |
Harbhajan Singh | 442 | 707 |
Kapil Dev | 448 | 687 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 414 | 604 |
Zaheer Khan | 373 | 597 |
Javagal Srinath | 348 | 551 |
Mohammed Shami | 251 | 458 |
Jasprit Bumrah | 243 | 443 |
Ishant Sharma | 280 | 434 |
Ajit Agarkar | 237 | 349 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 170 | 302 |
Pakistan’s Batting Struggles Against India’s Attack
After opting to bat first, Pakistan faced early setbacks as Babar Azam (23) and Imam-ul-Haq (10) fell within the first 10 overs. A strong partnership between Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) helped them recover, adding 104 runs.
However, after Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Agha Salman (19) and Shaheen Afridi for a duck, Pakistan failed to build momentum. Harshit Rana and Axar Patel chipped in with key breakthroughs, while Hardik Pandya‘s disciplined spell of 2/31 ensured India maintained control.
Pakistan’s Late Collapse
Despite a fighting 38-run effort from Khushdil Shah, Pakistan lost their last five wickets for just 41 runs. Their innings ended at 49.4 overs, setting a modest target for India.
India’s Chase: A Test Against Pakistan’s Bowling
With a chaseable total ahead, India’s success will depend on how they tackle Pakistan’s bowling attack. The match remains exciting as both teams battle for supremacy in the Champions Trophy 2025.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND