India vs West Indies ODIs have produced several outstanding bowling performances over the years, with bowlers from both teams featuring among the best figures in the fixture. Anil Kumble holds the record for the best bowling figures, taking 6 wickets for just 12 runs in 6.1 overs at Eden Gardens in November 1993.
West Indies bowlers have also dominated the top positions in this list. Patrick Patterson took 6/29 against India in Nagpur in 1987, while Viv Richards returned figures of 6/41 in Delhi in 1989. Jason Holder, Anderson Cummins, Mervyn Dillon and Ravi Rampaul are among the other West Indies bowlers to record five-wicket hauls against India.
India have also produced several economical spells in this rivalry. Nikhil Chopra took 5/21 in Toronto in 1999, Sanjeev Sharma claimed 5/26 in Sharjah in 1988, and Ravindra Jadeja picked up 5/36 at The Oval during the 2013 Champions Trophy. The upcoming India vs West Indies ODI series in 2026 provides another opportunity for bowlers to add their names to this long-running head-to-head record.
India vs West Indies: Best Bowling Figures in ODI History – Top 10
| Rank | Player | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Team | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anil Kumble | 6.1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1.94 | India | Eden Gardens |
| 2 | Patrick Patterson | 9.4 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 3.00 | West Indies | Nagpur |
| 3 | Viv Richards | 9.4 | 0 | 41 | 6 | 4.24 | West Indies | Delhi |
| 4 | Nikhil Chopra | 6.2 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 3.31 | India | Toronto |
| 5 | Sanjeev Sharma | 7.3 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 3.46 | India | Sharjah |
| 6 | Jason Holder | 9.4 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 2.79 | West Indies | North Sound |
| 7 | Anderson Cummins | 9.3 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 3.26 | West Indies | Brisbane |
| 8 | Ravindra Jadeja | 10.0 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 3.60 | India | The Oval |
| 9 | Mervyn Dillon | 10.0 | 1 | 51 | 5 | 5.10 | West Indies | Toronto |
| 10 | Ravi Rampaul | 10.0 | 0 | 51 | 5 | 5.10 | West Indies | Chennai |