Indian Cricket Team’s Performance
The Indian cricket team is currently facing off against England in a 5-match T20 series. The second match of the series is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first. This decision proved to be beneficial as Arshdeep Singh took the wicket of Phil Salt in the first over.
Bowling Achievements
Arshdeep Singh’s impressive bowling in the first match, where he took 2 wickets, was followed by another outstanding performance in the second match. By taking the wicket of Phil Salt, Arshdeep achieved a significant feat, becoming the bowler with the most wickets in the first 6 overs in T20 International since 2024. He has taken 24 wickets during this period, surpassing Canadian bowler Junaid Siddiqui and Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.
Top Bowlers in T20 International
- Arshdeep Singh (India) – 24 wickets
- Junaid Siddiqui (Canada) – 18 wickets
- Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) – 18 wickets
- Naveen Ul Haq (Afghanistan) – 18 wickets
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 17 wickets
Arshdeep Singh’s Recent Accolades
Arshdeep Singh’s exceptional performance in T20 International has earned him the title of ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for 2024. In 2024, he took a total of 36 wickets in 18 T20 International matches, showcasing his skills as a left-arm fast bowler.