Arshdeep Singh Eyes 150 T20I Wickets in Auckland

Arshdeep Singh is on the brink of a significant milestone in T20 International cricket, needing only one more wicket to reach 150. This achievement would make him the first Indian bowler to accomplish this feat in the shortest format of the game. He has the opportunity to secure this record during the fourth T20I against New Zealand, scheduled to take place in Auckland on Friday, October 30, 2026. As of the current date, Arshdeep has secured 149 wickets in 102 T20I matches, positioning him as India's highest wicket-taker in this format and 10th globally.

His T20I career, which commenced in July 2022, has seen him develop into a key bowler for India, particularly recognized for his yorkers and performance in death overs. Arshdeep's impressive stats include 149 wickets at an average of 20.50 and an economy rate of 8.65. Earlier in 2026, he already broke Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record for the most T20I wickets by an Indian bowler in a calendar year. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the current series against New Zealand.