Stats: Bowlers With Most Wickets In NZ vs IND ODIs
NZ vs IND: New Zealand are scheduled to host India for a 3-match ODI series after the T20I series finished with several rain interruptions. Both teams will look to build their ODI team ahead of the upcoming World Cup in 2023.
With the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami missing from the squad, the bowling onus would be on Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Umran Malik and Kuldeep Sen.
Here are the top 5 wicket-takers in NZ vs IND ODIs since 2010.
#5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (19 wickets)
Ace Indian swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar ranks 5th on this list with 19 wickets to his name in 14 ODIs. Bhuvneshwar has an economy of 5.46 against New Zealand, with an average & strike rate of 34 and 37.3 in ODIs, with his best bowling figure of 3/43.
#4. Yuzvendra Chahal (20 wickets)
One of India's finest wrist spinners at the moment, Yuzvendra Chahal ranks 4th on this list with 20 wickets to his name in 11 matches. Chahal has maintained an economy of 5.26 with an average of 26.05 while striking at 29.7. The 32-year old is also part of team India in the upcoming series.
#3. Mohammed Shami (21 wickets)
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ranks next on this list with 21 wickets to his name in 10 matches. With an economy of 6.29, Shami averages 24.61 against New Zealand with a strike rate of 23.4.
#2. Trent Boult (24 wickets)
New Zealand strike bowler Trent Boult ranks second on this list with 24 wickets in 13 ODI matches against India. Boult has a tremendous economy of 4.70 against India with an average of 24.58 and a strike rate of 31.3. Trent Boult also has a 5-fer to his name in NZ vs IND ODIs since 2010.
#1. Tim Southee
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New Zealand vice-captain Tim Southee stands atop this list with 30 wickets in 19 innings against India. The right arm pacer has an economy of 5.97 with an average & strike rate of 35.03 and 35.2 respectively. Southee will also be competing against India in the 3-match ODI series.