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Arshdeep Singh Shatters Indian T20I Wicket Record
24 Oct
Summary
- Arshdeep Singh set a new record with 38 wickets in 2026.
- He surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's previous record of 37 wickets.
- The record was achieved during a T20I match against New Zealand.
Arshdeep Singh has set a new benchmark for Indian bowlers in T20 International cricket. As of October 24, 2026, he has claimed an impressive 38 wickets within the calendar year, making him the highest wicket-taker among Indians in this format. This tally surpasses the previous record held by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who took 37 wickets in 2022.
The young bowler achieved this milestone during the second T20I match against New Zealand. Representing the Shreyas Iyer-led team, Arshdeep was instrumental in restricting the opposition, taking wickets early in the innings and towards the latter stages, including dismissing opener Tim Seifert and Bevon Jacobs.