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Kuldeep Yadav showcased his brilliance by clinching a match-winning four-wicket haul against the Sri Lankan Lions...
Digital Desk: India's left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, has emerged as a game-changer in the ongoing Asia Cup, solidifying his reputation as a reliable wicket-taking force for Team India in the middle overs of the ODI format. The 28-year-old's stellar performance played a pivotal role in India's hard-fought victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday, September 12, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Yadav, hailing from Kanpur, showcased his brilliance by clinching a match-winning four-wicket haul against the Sri Lankan Lions. He proved to be a formidable obstacle for the opponents during their low-scoring run chase. Yadav struck early in his spell, dismissing Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka, who were threatening to steer the game away from India's grasp.
Returning at the end of the innings, Yadav continued to wreak havoc on the Lankan tail, claiming the scalps of Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana in a span of just three deliveries, sealing the fate of Dasun Shanaka's side.
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Kuldeep Yadav's splendid form with the ball is not confined to the match against Sri Lanka. He previously played a pivotal role in India's dismantling of Pakistan's batting order, securing five wickets in that crucial encounter.
His recent success has propelled him to the forefront of the bowling charts in 2023. Yadav currently stands as the joint second-leading wicket-taker in ODIs for 2023, alongside Nepal's Karan Chettri, boasting an impressive 31 wickets to his name. Only Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane surpasses him with 43 wickets in 21 games, a remarkable achievement that includes two four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket performance.
Impressively, Kuldeep Yadav has achieved this feat while playing six fewer games than Lamichhane, putting him on track to potentially finish the calendar year as the leading wicket-taker in ODIs. In 2023 alone, Yadav has already accumulated two four-wicket hauls and a fifer, bringing his total ODI wickets to 150 from 88 games.
In the context of the ongoing Asia Cup, India's victory over Sri Lanka secures their spot in the tournament's final. Their opponent in the summit clash will be determined in a showdown between the defending champions and Pakistan, promising an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.
As Kuldeep Yadav's star continues to rise, fans eagerly await his performances in the final, where he may once again prove to be the X-factor for Team India.
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