IND vs ENG 2nd T20: Arshdeep Singh has emerged as India’s most reliable bowler since his debut for the Men in Blue in July 2022. Currently, he is a vital player in India’s T20I squad. During the first T20I match against England, Arshdeep showcased his exceptional skills by taking two wickets while conceding just 17 runs in his four overs. This remarkable performance saw him surpass Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket, etching his name in history books.
Arshdeep set to surpass Haris Rauf, Malinga
The left-arm pacer has now claimed 97 wickets in just 61 matches at an impressive average of 17.91. As the 25-year-old Arshdeep takes the field in the second T20I match against England on Saturday, he will be aiming for yet another milestone in his burgeoning career.
Should Arshdeep secure at least three wickets, he will become the fastest fast bowler in the world to reach 100 wickets in T20I cricket. Currently, the record is held by Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, who achieved the milestone in his 71st match. However, Arshdeep has the opportunity to surpass him and set the record in just 62 matches.
Fastest 100 wickets in T20 (Pacers)
Player | Country | Matches to 100 Wickets |
---|---|---|
Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 71 |
Mark Adair | Ireland | 72 |
Bilal Khan | Oman | 72 |
Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 74 |
Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 76 |
Arshdeep can also become the third fast bowler to go past 100 T20I wickets in his 62nd match after Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (53 matches) and Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane (54 matches). Sri Lanka’s senior all-rounder currently is the third-fastest bowler to complete 100 T20I wickets, having done it in 63 matches.
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