India and England will play a 5-match Test series commencing from June 20 in Headingly. The SENA countries are known for their bouncy pitches that offer much help to the fast bowlers. The spinners do not usually get much assistance from the SENA pitches. Therefore, picking up the most appropriate spinner in these countries may turn the tables for their teams. England has Shoaib Basheer, whereas the Indians have picked ‘Chinaman’ Kuldeep Yadav for their upcoming campaign in England. Here is a stats comparison of both spinners.
Shoaib Bashir- Test Bowling Stats
Shoaib Bashir has made 16 Test wicket appearances, bowling 27 innings. And he has bowled 3355 deliveries and had 2111 runs and 58 wickets. His finest bowling in an innings (BBI) is 6/81, and best match figures (BBM) are 9/143. He is an average bowler, having 36.39 and an economy rate of 3.77, and a strike rate of around 57.8. Although his economy rate and strike rate suggest that he is a slightly costly yet consistent bowler, his capacity to swing important wickets, such as several five-for, testifies to his influence.
Kuldeep Yadav- Test Bowling Stats
Kuldeep Yadav has a record of 13 test matches and 24 innings. During that period, he has delivered 2,093 balls, concessions 1,241 runs already, and has taken 56 wickets. His top figures in an innings are 5/40, and in a match, he has a record of 8/113. He also has a bowling average of 22.16, an economy of 3.55,a strike rate of 37.3. This only shows how good he is with his bowling action. These figures support his effectiveness and wicket-taking ability, and as a result, he is also one of the most prominent spinners in India in recent Test appearances.
Comparative Table: Shoaib Bashir vs Kuldeep Yadav – Test Stats
| Player | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Bashir | 16 | 27 | 3355 | 2111 | 58 | 6/81 | 9/143 | 36.39 | 3.77 | 57.8 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 13 | 24 | 2093 | 1241 | 56 | 5/40 | 8/113 | 22.16 | 3.55 | 37.3 |
Insight: Kuldeep Yadav edges ahead in terms of average, economy, and strike rate, highlighting his greater efficiency and control, whereas Shoaib Bashir has bowled more overs and taken slightly more wickets, showing his growing role as a Test bowler.
Also Read: Bumrah 2.0! 17-Year Old Speed Demon, Set To Join Team India Ahead Of India-England Series
