Team India secured a dominant five-wicket win in the first ODI against West Indies at Kensington Oval on July 27. Kuldeep Yadav led the way with exceptional bowling, dismissing West Indies for just 114 runs. He received the well-deserved player of the match award and acknowledged the valuable support and guidance from Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep feels fortunate to have talented teammates and appreciates the healthy competition in the dressing room.
“It’s always good to have competition, we just try to work together. When you have a senior like Chahal, it helps you and he gives a lot of advice as well. We enjoy each other’s company,” Kuldeep said.
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India’s decision to bowl first in Barbados paid off as their fast bowlers, including Hardik Pandya, Mukesh Kumar, and Shardul Thakur, made the most of the favorable pitch by picking up early wickets. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed significantly with three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav’s impressive performance saw him claim four wickets.
Speaking about his bowling partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep stated, “Perfect, the fast bowlers bowled really well with Mukesh, Shardul and Hardik. Me and Jaddu were brilliant, we hit the right lengths which is what was necessary on this wicket.”
“I’m just focusing on my rhythm, hitting the right lengths and it has been very nice. I thought it will be a seaming paradise, we are happy we got 7 wickets from our side. It was spinning a bit, and there was bounce as well,” he concluded.
India bowled out the West Indies for a mere 114 runs in 23 overs. In response, the visitors chased down the target in 22.5 overs with five wickets to spare. Ishan Kishan, who was promoted in the batting order, shone with the bat, scoring 52 runs off 46 balls.
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