Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer who burst onto the international scene in 2022, is continuing his meteoric rise in the world of T20I cricket. Having firmly established himself as a vital cog in India’s T20I lineup, Arshdeep is on the brink of achieving a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
After a remarkable three-wicket performance in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior, Arshdeep has moved to within striking distance of becoming India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the T20I format. With 86 wickets to his name at an impressive average of 18.26, he is poised to surpass both Jasprit Bumrah (89 wickets in 70 T20Is) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (90 wickets in 87 T20Is) if he continues his current form.
The only Indian bowler ahead of Arshdeep in the T20I wicket-taking charts is Yuzvendra Chahal, who boasts a remarkable 96 wickets in 80 matches. Interestingly, all of India’s top five highest T20I wicket-takers are still active, making this a particularly exciting period for Indian bowling.
Arshdeep currently sits fifth in the list, trailing teammate Hardik Pandya, who has 87 wickets. As the series against Bangladesh unfolds, all eyes will be on Arshdeep to see if he can rise above these modern-day greats and solidify his position as a dominant force in Indian T20I bowling.
The next two matches of the series are scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (October 9th) and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad (October 12th). With the series on the line, Arshdeep will be eager to make a statement and potentially etch his name into the history books of Indian T20I cricket.
