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Kapil Dev's 67th Birthday: Stats vs. Brett Lee
6 Jan
Summary
- Kapil Dev led India to its first World Cup victory.
- He took 434 Test wickets and 253 ODI wickets.
- His career stats are compared to Brett Lee's.
Indian cricket icon Kapil Dev is celebrating his 67th birthday on January 6th. Revered for captaining India to their maiden World Cup title, Dev stands among the all-time greatest all-rounders. His bowling prowess inspired many, shifting focus in India from spinners to fast bowlers.
Across 131 Test matches, Dev claimed 434 wickets, complemented by 253 wickets in 225 ODIs. On his birthday, a statistical comparison is drawn between Dev and former Australian speedster Brett Lee, focusing on their bowling records after exactly 76 Test matches.
After 76 Tests, Kapil Dev had secured 289 wickets, while Brett Lee had taken 310 wickets. The comparison highlights their performance against various opposition nations and in different match outcomes, including wins, losses, and draws, offering a deep dive into their respective bowling achievements.
