Arshdeep Singh Close to 150 T20I Wickets
Indian left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is close to achieving a major milestone in international cricket. He needs just five more wickets to become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 International (T20I) cricket. He will have an opportunity to reach this record during India’s upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026, with the opening match in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Arshdeep has become an important member of India’s T20 team because of his ability to take wickets at crucial moments. His left-arm bowling, accurate yorkers and ability to bowl effectively during the final overs have made him a valuable player for the team. As India prepares for the New Zealand series, his performance will be closely watched by cricket fans.
The fast bowler has also shown his commitment to the team despite facing injury concerns. During the fourth T20I against the West Indies, Arshdeep was hit on his shoulder. However, he remained part of the team for the final match in Bengaluru, which was abandoned because of rain. His fitness and bowling performance will be important factors for India throughout the upcoming series.
Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has quickly established himself as one of India’s leading wicket-takers in the shortest format. According to the figures provided, he has taken 145 wickets in 99 T20I matches at an average of 20.30. His record includes two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. His best bowling figures in T20 internationals are 5 wickets for 51 runs.
If Arshdeep takes five wickets in the upcoming series, he will reach the 150-wicket mark and become the first Indian player to achieve this feat in T20 internationals. He would also become the ninth bowler in the world to reach this milestone, according to the report. Reaching this record would be another important achievement in his growing international career.
Arshdeep has also performed well against New Zealand in previous matches. He has taken four wickets in two T20I matches against the team, with his best performance being 4 wickets for 37 runs in Napier in 2022. Across all formats of T20 cricket against New Zealand, the figures provided in the report show that he has taken 17 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 20.00, including a five-wicket haul.
Apart from his international achievements, Arshdeep is approaching another important milestone in T20 cricket overall. He has taken 288 wickets in 223 T20 matches and needs 12 more wickets to reach 300 wickets in the format. Achieving this target would further strengthen his reputation as a successful bowler in domestic and international T20 competitions.
The report also highlights his performances during 2023, when he took 35 wickets in 27 matches at an average of 24.68 and an economy rate of 9.20. He recorded a five-wicket haul during that period, with his best figures being 5 wickets for 51 runs.
India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series
India will enter the series with a squad featuring experienced players and several young talents. The squad listed in the report includes Shreyas Iyer as captain, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are included as wicketkeepers.
The series will give India an opportunity to test its bowling strength and batting combinations against a competitive New Zealand side. Arshdeep’s performance will be one of the main talking points, especially because he is so close to reaching the 150-wicket milestone.
Indian fans will be hoping that Arshdeep continues his strong form and achieves the record during the series. His ability to take wickets with the new ball and control runs in the final overs could play an important role in India’s efforts to win the matches.