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Anshul Kamboj’s debut spell against New Zealand puts him alongside Jasprit Bumrah in elite ODI list
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:32 AM
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Anshul Kamboj bowled a sensational spell in the first ODI against New Zealand, matching a rare achievement previously held only by Jasprit Bumrah.
India opened its limited‑overs series against New Zealand with a high‑octane first ODI, and the spotlight quickly shifted to debutant bowler Anshul Kamboj. Coming into the attack after Jasprit Bumrah, Kamboj delivered a spell that drew immediate praise from commentators and former players alike.
Kamboj’s spell was marked by disciplined line and length, generating early breakthroughs and keeping the New Zealand batting line‑up under constant pressure. His ability to swing the ball both ways and extract bounce on a seamer‑friendly pitch resulted in a series of wickets that turned the match in India’s favour.
The performance placed Kamboj in an exclusive club of Indian bowlers whose debut figures have been compared only with Jasprit Bumrah’s early‑career feats. Cricket analysts noted that joining such a list so early in a career underscores Kamboj’s potential to become a mainstay of India’s pace attack.
Team management lauded the youngster’s composure, indicating that his showing will earn him further opportunities in the ongoing series and possibly in upcoming international fixtures.
Kamboj’s spell was marked by disciplined line and length, generating early breakthroughs and keeping the New Zealand batting line‑up under constant pressure. His ability to swing the ball both ways and extract bounce on a seamer‑friendly pitch resulted in a series of wickets that turned the match in India’s favour.
The performance placed Kamboj in an exclusive club of Indian bowlers whose debut figures have been compared only with Jasprit Bumrah’s early‑career feats. Cricket analysts noted that joining such a list so early in a career underscores Kamboj’s potential to become a mainstay of India’s pace attack.
Team management lauded the youngster’s composure, indicating that his showing will earn him further opportunities in the ongoing series and possibly in upcoming international fixtures.