Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has written his name in the record books by becoming India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is. His breakthrough came in the first T20I of five-match series against England at the famous Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22. The left-arm spinner surpassed the number of former spinners. Yuzvendra Chahalwho held the record with 96 wickets, taking the top spot with 97 wickets.
Arshdeep Singh surpasses Yuzvendra Chahal in T20Is
Arshdeep's most important moment began when he matched Chahal's record in dismissals Phil Salt for a duck on just the third ball of the innings.
GONE! 💥#ArshdeepSingh he gives the winnings, and Phil Salt is captured #SanjuSamson on the duck! ☝
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The 24-year-old pacer didn't stop there, notching his 97th innings. Ben Duckett in its second phase. This win not only secured his place in Indian cricketing history but also cemented his position as the cornerstone of India's T20I bowling line-up. This win follows his historic feat in the previous series against South Africa, where Arshdeep took the reigns Bhuvneshwar Kumar becoming the most successful Indian pacer in T20Is. His tally of 97 wickets in just 61 matches shows his consistency and success in the game.
Arshdeep is too accurate not to touch! 2 WICKETS 🔥🔥🏏
Duckett Gone Eng is 17-2#INVENG #Arshdeep pic.twitter.com/SyVavAhIHn
– Rana Husnain Aleem (@husnain19X) January 22, 2025
A stellar career trajectory
Since making his debut in 2022, Arshdeep has been the Indian bowler, showing exceptional control and flair, especially in high-pressure situations and execution. His 95 wickets in 60 matches in the lead-up to the tournament marks his season-high in international cricket. You are winning Jasprit BumrahA record of 89 wickets in 69 innings, Arshdeep's success is a testament to his talent and performance. Bumrah's economy of 6.27 has long been praised, but Arshdeep's ability to save time and adapt to different conditions sets him apart as India's most reliable T20 player.
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England's power play: A mixed bag
A strong performance in England's innings saw a combination of early batting and boldness. India, opting to field first at Eden Gardens, struck early in Arshdeep. The left-arm pacer removed Salt for a duck in the first over, setting the tone for the crowd. Duckett followed soon after, falling to a sharp delivery from Arshdeep, leaving England at 17/2 with the third over. Despite the difficulties, the England captain If Butler showed his class and started aggressively, hitting six boundaries in his unbeaten 34 off 22 balls. Harry Brookwho was not out for six, Buttler stopped the train. At the end of the power play, England reached 46/2maintaining a good pace of 7.66. Arshdeep's light is Hardik PandyaExpensive overs produced the first six wickets, which left the game in good shape.