Arshdeep becomes the highest wicket-taker for India in T20I history

Arshdeep strikes twice in the first two overs against England in the first ODI at Eden Gardens to achieve the historic milestone

India’s star pacer Arshdeep Singh created history during India’s first T20I against England at Eden Gardens on Wednesday as he surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s most successful bowler in T20I cricket. Arshdeep, after India decided to bowl first against England, removed Phil Salt and Ben Duckett in his first two overs to take his wicket tally in T20I cricket to 97, one more than Chahal’s 96 T20I wickets.

 

Most T20I wickets for India

 

Player	Span	Mat	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5
Arshdeep Singh	2022-2025	61*	97	04-Sep	17.8	8.27	12.9	2	-
YS Chahal	2016-2023	80	96	Jun-25	25.09	8.19	18.37	2	1
B Kumar	2012-2022	87	90	05-Apr	23.1	6.96	19.9	3	2
JJ Bumrah	2016-2024	70	89	03-Jul	17.74	6.27	16.95	-	-
HH Pandya	2016-2025	110*	89	Apr-16	26.73	8.17	19.6	3	-
R Ashwin	2010-2022	65	72	04-Aug	23.22	6.9	20.16	2	-
Kuldeep Yadav	2017-2024	40	69	May-17	14.07	6.77	12.46	1	2
AR Patel	2015-2025	67*	65	03-Sep	22.64	7.31	18.56	-	-
Ravi Bishnoi	2022-2025	38*	56	Apr-13	18.75	7.3	15.39	2	-
RA Jadeja	2009-2024	74	54	Mar-15	29.85	7.13	25.11	-	-
Washington Sundar	2017-2024	52	47	Mar-15	23.48	6.87	20.48	-	-
A Nehra	2009-2017	27	34	Mar-19	22.29	7.73	17.29	-	-
SN Thakur	2018-2022	25	33	Apr-27	23.39	9.15	15.33	1	-

 

A journey of consistency and growth 

 

Since his debut in 2022 against England in Southampton, Arshdeep has evolved into a vital cog in the Indian team. Known for his accuracy and ability to perform under pressure, the 25-year-old has consistently delivered impactful performances, culminating in this historic achievement.

 

Record-breaking figures 

Arshdeep ended his spell with impressive figures of 2/17 from four overs. His tally now stands at 97 wickets in just 61 matches, with an average of 17.83 and an economy rate of 8.25. The feat has pushed Yuzvendra Chahal, who took 96 wickets in 80 matches, to the second spot. Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar follows with 90 wickets from 87 games.