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Arshdeep Smashes T20I Wicket Record!
30 Oct
Summary
- Arshdeep Singh is the first Indian to claim 150 T20I wickets.
- He achieved this feat in his 103rd T20I match.
- Singh is now the fastest bowler globally to reach 150 T20I wickets.
Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first Indian bowler to secure 150 wickets in T20 International matches. This remarkable feat was achieved during the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Auckland on October 30, 2026.
Singh reached this significant milestone in his 103rd T20I appearance, marking him as India's leading wicket-taker in the format. The left-arm pacer's rapid ascent is highlighted by his achievement in just 1577 days since his T20I debut, a new world record.
He now stands as the fastest bowler globally to reach 150 T20I wickets, surpassing Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga. In terms of balls bowled, Arshdeep ranks fourth fastest overall. He has also broken Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Indian record for most wickets in a calendar year, with 40 wickets already in 2026.
Arshdeep made his T20I debut in July 2022 and is renowned for his yorkers and death bowling. His T20I career statistics include 150 wickets in 103 matches at an average of approximately 20.40.
