India claimed the ODI series 2-1 against West Indies, with bowlers making their mark despite a batting-heavy contest.
The West Indies tour of India 2026 featured a three-match ODI series that India won 2-1. The hosts claimed the first two matches convincingly before West Indies pulled one back in the final game at New Chandigarh.
The series was characterised by dominant batting displays, with bowlers generally finding conditions difficult. Despite that, a handful of bowlers stood out across the three matches and made a genuine impact for their respective sides.
1. Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav finished as the highest wicket-taker of the series, claiming 7 wickets across three innings at a series average of 23.85. His most influential contribution came in the 1st ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026, where he returned figures of 4 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs. That performance earned him a Player of the Match award in a match India won by 8 wickets with 50 balls remaining.
Kuldeep's series tally of 7 wickets placed him well clear of every other bowler in the contest. His consistent returns across all three innings underlined his value to the Indian side, particularly in a series where most bowlers struggled to contain batters in full flow.