Arshdeep Singh Becomes India’s Leading T20 Wicket-Taker, Surpasses Yuzvendra Chahal

In the 1st T20 between India vs England at Eden Gardens, Indian cricket fans had the honor of witnessing history being made as Arshdeep Singh eclipsed Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is. The left-arm pacer became the fastest to claim 97 wickets in ODI cricket, bagging the recent record in just 61 matches to engrave his name in the annals of Indian cricket history.

But first, let’s go more in-depth on this phenomenal achievement and how Arshdeep remains in this space in T20 cricket.

Arshdeep Singh Rises to the Top

A fresh face for Indian cricket, since making his debut in T20 Internationals in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has become something of a phenomenon. Impeccable yorkers, the ability to bowl under pressure, and the consistency he shows for completing the quota of overs in the end have seen Arshdeep jump.

Arshdeep has taken 97 wickets at an average of 18.10 in just 61 matches, overtaking old horse Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches. Add to that the best figure of 4/9 to further underline his stamp on T20 cricket.

Most T20 Wickets for India: The Top 5

Here’s a look at the top 5 leading wicket-takers for India in T20I cricket:

(*Stats as of the IND vs ENG 1st T20)

Arshdeep Singh’s story from debut to point-leading bowler in India is very inspiring, and it portrays him as a hardworking, determined player demonstrating pure natural talent. So, with just a step closer to his 100-wicket achievement, all fans will witness the larger and greater magical performances of the young left-arm pacer.

The attic makes him a record-maker indeed when he held that crown. Arshdeep’s potential talent is just enough to predict that he will still play more game shots and go about climbing the sky and shatter more barriers driven by his efforts to get as much as Sony Ericsson to record.

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