Analysing India's bowlers for the One Day series against New Zealand

#3 Dhawal Kulkarni

Dhawal has been extremely impressive in the shorter formats

A largely underrated bowler, Kulkarni is a brilliant exponent of the outswinger. Playing for Gujarat Lions in the 2016 IPL, Kulkarni more often than not provided a vital start with early wickets. He was the fourth highest wicket-taker in IPL 2016 with 18 wickets in 14 games.

He has 20 wickets in 12 List A games in 2016 at an impressive average of 14. Kulkarni played in all 3 ODIs against Zimbabwe and picked up 5 wickets, providing the right starts with his outswingers. His 21 wickets for India across formats have come at a healthy average of 24.

Kulkarni will be itching to use this opportunity to establish himself in the ODI team. Given that the One Day Matches are at the quicker venues in India augers well for the 27-year-old who is at his best on green pitches.