Anil Kumble has been the most successful bowler for India in international cricket
#4. 6-12, then- best figures by an Indian in ODIs, Kolkata 1993:
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Kumble picked up 6 wickets for 12 runs against West Indies at Kolkata
In the final of Hero Cup in 1993, India set West Indies a modest target of 226 to win the championship. Little did the West Indies know that a 23-year-old leg spinner from India would knock their strong batting line-up cheaply.
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Kumble bowled 6.1 overs, conceded 12 runs and picked up six wickets The wickets were of Carl Hooper, Roland Holder, Jimmy Adams, Anderson Cummins, Winston Benjamin and Curtly Ambrose and West Indies were bowled out for just 123 runs.
India emerged victorious at the Eden Gardens and a new hero emerged in Indian cricket.
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Meit is a cricket journalist who has been working at Sportskeeda for over eight years, writing listicles. A Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Legislative Laws and Company Secretary degree holder, Meit engages in ethical reporting by verifying information twice from multiple websites before penning down any content for the benefit of his readers.
A passionate fan of Team India, Cricket has a special place in his heart owing to the way the sport has continued to evolve over the years. He is also thrilled by the competitiveness on display across all formats in the sport. His favorite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar and reckons that his childhood idol's dominance over world-class bowlers in the 1990s speaks volumes about his skills and achievements.
Meit has had the privilege of interviewing Indian speedster Ishant Sharma and India Women's legend Mithali Raj so far in his professional career.
If he ever laid his hands on a time machine, Meit would love to witness the 2023 ICC World Cup final between India and Australia and believes that ODIs should never be completely replaced by T20Is owing to the format's popularity.
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