Kuldeep Yadav reached a big milestone after his spin magic had Pakistan struggling in their Champions Trophy match.

Highlights:

• Kuldeep Yadav broke Pakistan’s batting with his fiery spell in the Champions Trophy clash.
• Kuldeep Yadav’s fiery three-wicket haul helped bundle Pakistan out for just 241 runs.

Pakistan’s batters fell to Kuldeep Yadav’s spin magic in the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 23. Kuldeep took 3 wickets for 40 runs, helping India bowl Pakistan out for 241. His brilliant performance earned him a spot in an elite list of Indian spinners.

Kuldeep Yadav took his 300th international wicket. He joined an elite list of Indian bowlers.

Kuldeep Yadav became the fifth Indian spinner to take 300 international wickets. He joined Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, and Ravindra Jadeja. His 300th wicket was Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha, whom Kuldeep dismissed in the 43rd over.

Salman Ali Agha’s attempt to loft the ball ended in a poor shot, giving Ravindra Jadeja an easy catch. Agha’s innings lasted 24 balls without a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav became the 13th Indian bowler to reach 300 international wickets. His current tally includes 56 wickets in 13 Tests, 175 wickets in 110 ODIs, and 69 wickets in 40 T20Is.

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Indian spinners with most wickets in international cricket:

Anil Kumble: 953
Ravichandran Ashwin: 765
Harbhajan Singh: 707
Ravindra Jadeja: 604
Kuldeep Yadav: 300*