Breaking Records in T20 Internationals
The Indian cricket team has witnessed a remarkable achievement with Arshdeep Singh creating history in T20 Internationals. He has surpassed other skilled bowlers to become the highest wicket-taker for India in this format. The match between India and England in Kolkata was a testament to his exceptional skills, where he took two crucial wickets in the initial overs.
Performance in the Kolkata T20
Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India opted to bowl first in the Kolkata T20. England faced a difficult start, losing two wickets with just 17 runs on the board. Arshdeep Singh was the bowler responsible for these early dismissals, first taking out Philip Salt for a duck and then Ben Duckett, who managed only 4 runs.
Achieving Milestones
Arshdeep Singh’s feat is a significant milestone in his career, with 97 wickets in 61 matches, his best performance being 4 wickets for 9 runs. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to bowl lethally for India, making him a valuable asset to the team.
Comparison with Other Bowlers
Before Arshdeep’s achievement, Yuzvendra Chahal held the record for the most T20 International wickets for India, with 96 wickets in 80 matches. However, Arshdeep has now surpassed him. The current standings see Bhuvneshwar Kumar at third place with 90 wickets, followed by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, both with 89 wickets.
The ranking of the top bowlers is as follows:
- Arshdeep Singh – 97 wickets*
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 wickets
- Hardik Pandya – 89 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 89 wickets
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Leading the way in T20Is, Arsh! #WhistlePodu #INDvENG
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