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Arshdeep set to become first Indian to achieve this feat

Arshdeep Singh is on the verge of creating history as India prepare for their five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with the left-arm pacer needing just five more wickets to become the first Indian bowler to reach 150 wickets in…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:30 AM
Arshdeep set to become first Indian to achieve this feat
Key Things to Know
  • Arshdeep Singh needs five wickets against New Zealand to become the first Indian to take 150 T20I wickets.
  • The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand begins on Thursday in Christchurch.
  • Arshdeep has taken 145 wickets across 99 T20Is at an average of 20.30 since his 2022 debut.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arshdeep Singh is on the verge of becoming the first Indian bowler to reach 150 wickets in T20 Internationals. The left-arm pacer needs five more wickets during India's upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on Thursday in Christchurch. He has recovered from a recent shoulder blow and remains a crucial part of India's bowling plans.

In 99 T20Is since his 2022 debut, Arshdeep has taken 145 wickets at an average of 20.30. Reaching the milestone would make him the ninth bowler overall in men's T20I history to achieve 150 wickets. Additionally, he requires 12 more wickets to hit 300 wickets in overall T20 cricket.

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