Arshdeep Singh Breaks Record to Become India’s Leading T20I Wicket-Taker

NEWS CHARIOT : India’s pace sensation Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in history with a remarkable achievement. In the opening T20I match against England at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, the left-arm pacer produced a stunning performance that left the English batsmen in disarray.

Arshdeep took consecutive wickets in his first few overs, dismissing England’s openers Phil Salt (0) and Ben Duckett (4) in quick succession, delivering a major blow to the opposition. But the real milestone came with his performance in this match, where he surpassed a significant record.

Arshdeep’s Historic Feat:

In the process of dismissing Phil Salt, Arshdeep became the highest wicket-taker for India in T20I cricket, claiming 97 wickets. By achieving this feat, he overtook Yuzvendra Chahal, who previously held the record with 96 wickets. While it took Chahal 80 matches to reach 96 wickets, Arshdeep achieved this in just 62 matches, setting a new record for the fastest Indian bowler to reach this milestone.

In the rankings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (90 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (89 wickets) hold the third and fourth spots, respectively, while Hardik Pandya (89 wickets) occupies the fifth position.

Arshdeep Singh’s achievement is a testament to his skill and consistency in the shortest format of the game. His rapid rise in international cricket continues to make him one of the most promising fast bowlers in India. Fans and experts alike are excited to see how far Arshdeep will go as he continues to break records and make history with every match he plays.