Indian Pacer అర్ష్దీప్ సింగ్ Equals World Record in T20 Cricket

Record-Breaking Performance in T20 Cricket

Indian fast bowler అర్ష్దీప్ సింగ్ has written his name into the history books by matching an international T20 world record for the highest number of wickets secured within a single calendar year. Playing at the Henry Stadium in Wellington during the third match against New Zealand, the young pacer delivered a crucial performance to claim a single dismissal.

Equalling Joshua Little's Milestone

With that single dismissal, the bowler's total tally for the 2026 calendar year climbed to 39 wickets. This achievement matches the previous benchmark established by Ireland fast bowler Joshua Little, who also picked up 39 wickets during the 2022 calendar year. By matching this feat, the Indian representative secured the top position among bowlers from full-member cricket nations.

Career Journey and Upcoming Milestones

Ever since breaking into the international circuit in 2022, అర్ష్దీప్ సింగ్ has remained an indispensable component of India's pace bowling attack. Having featured in 102 T20 fixtures so far, his total wicket count stands at 149. He currently holds the record as India's leading wicket-taker in the T20 format and stands merely one dismissal away from touching the coveted 150-wicket milestone. Throughout the ongoing series against New Zealand, he has accumulated a total of 4 wickets across three matches.

Sources: AP7AM, Sakshi, News18 Telugu.