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Arshdeep Singh breaks Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s long-standing T20I record, inches close to world record

India National Cricket Team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has achieved a massive milestone with his outstanding bowling performances in T20I cricket in 2026. Arshdeep Singh has now become India's highest wicket-taker in a calendar year in men's T20I cricket, breaking…

By Rashmi Wasnik · Cricket Addictor

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Arshdeep Singh broke Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record for most T20I wickets by an Indian bowler in a calendar year.
The left-arm pacer reached 38 wickets in 2026 by dismissing New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips in Christchurch.
Arshdeep is now just one wicket shy of Josh Little's Full Member world record of 39 T20I wickets in a calendar year.

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Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh became India's highest wicket-taker in a calendar year in men's T20I cricket on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Arshdeep claimed his 38th wicket of the year during the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar's previous national record of 37 wickets set in 2022.

The left-arm pacer reached the milestone after dismissing Glenn Phillips, who was caught at deep point by Naman Dhir. With 38 wickets, Arshdeep equaled Wanindu Hasaranga's tally and moved within one wicket of Ireland pacer Josh Little's Full Member world record of 39 wickets set in 2022.

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