Arshdeep Singh became India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 internationals during the first match against England in Kolkata on Wednesday. He surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal’s record of 96 wickets in the format. The left-arm pacer achieved this milestone in his 61st T20I by dismissing openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett.
Chahal, who last appeared in a T20I, has 96 wickets to his name so far. Arshdeep got past him with his second wicket in Kolkata. Arshdeep made his T20I debut against England in 2022 and has since established himself as one of India’s premier fast bowlers in the format.
Arshdeep is one of only five Indian bowlers with more than 85 wickets in T20I cricket. Check the complete list below
1) Arshdeep Singh - 97* wickets in 61 matches
2) Yuzvendra Chahal - 96 wickets in 80 matches
3) Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 90 wickets in 87 matches
4) Jasprit Bumrah - 89 wickets in 70 matches
5) Hardik Pandya - 89 wickets in 109 matches
Arshdeep Could surpass 100 wickets in T20I series
Having already surpassed Chahal's record, Arshdeep now stands chance to complete 100 wickets in the shortest format of the game. The left arm pacer is to achieve the feat within the five-match series currently underway, he will also become the fastest bowler in T20I history to reach 100 wickets. The previous best is Haris Rauf in 71 matches while Arshdeep has played only 60 so far.
With four more mathches left in the T20I series against England, there exists very little doubt that the Indian shall achieve the milestone and etch his name into the annals of cricketing history.
