Kamboj Posts 10-2-22-2 in New Zealand ODI
Anshul Kamboj's spell in Auckland produced the joint-best economy rate for an India pacer in an ODI innings since 2005.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Economic Indicators
Anshul Kamboj recorded figures of 10-2-22-2 for India against New Zealand in Auckland, helping restrict the hosts to 185 in 40.2 overs after India bowled first. Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar combined for seven wickets in the innings.
Why it matters
Kamboj's economy rate of 2.20 is the best for an India pacer since Jasprit Bumrah's 2016 spell against Zimbabwe, and it follows a difficult ODI debut against the West Indies last month. The performance offers a clearer picture of his role in India's bowling attack during the five-match series.
Kamboj's 10-2-22-2 spell returned an economy rate of 2.20, joint-best for an India pacer in an ODI innings with all 10 overs bowled since 2005, shared with Ashish Nehra and Ajit Agarkar. The extraction does not state how his figures will affect India's standing in the five-match series.
The players
Anshul Kamboj
Indian pacer whose 10-2-22-2 spell in Auckland gave him the joint-best economy rate for an India pacer in an ODI innings since 2005.
Arshdeep Singh
Indian left-arm pacer who combined with Gurnoor Brar for seven wickets against New Zealand.
Mitchell Santner
New Zealand captain who was dismissed by Kamboj during the innings.
The details
India bowled first and restricted New Zealand to 185 in 40.2 overs at Eden Park, with Kamboj using the skid off the surface and extra bounce to control the middle overs. He dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith during the innings.
Timeline
4 Nov 2026: Anshul Kamboj recorded 10-2-22-2 against New Zealand in Auckland.
15 Jun 2016: Jasprit Bumrah recorded 10-1-22-4 against Zimbabwe in Harare.
20 Sep 2006: Ajit Agarkar recorded 10-1-22-2 against West Indies in Kuala Lumpur.
3 Aug 2005: Ashish Nehra recorded 10-1-22-2 against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
Economic Indicators Benchmark
Kamboj's economy rate of 2.20 sits alongside Jasprit Bumrah's 2016 spell against Zimbabwe and the 2005 and 2006 spells by Ashish Nehra and Ajit Agarkar as the joint-best marks for an India pacer in a full-quota ODI innings. The comparison places his spell within a short list of benchmark performances rather than a broader trend in bowling economy.
For fantasy and roster watchers, Kamboj's 10-2-22-2 spell and 2.20 economy rate are the immediate figures to track for his role in the remaining matches. The extraction does not confirm further selection decisions for the series.
The takeaway
Kamboj's economy rate of 2.20 places a single spell alongside some of the strongest ODI bowling performances by India pacers since 2005. Readers following the series can compare future spells against that benchmark.
Further reading
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