Indian accelerator Arshdeep Singh He made his name in the record books by becoming India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is. His historic achievement came during the first T20I A five-match series against England On Wednesday, January 22 at the famous Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The left-arm seamer overpowered the veteran spinner. Yuzvendra ChahalHolding the record with 96 wickets, claiming the top spot with 97 wickets.
Arshdeep Singh tops Yuzvendra Chahal in T20Is
Arshdeep’s landmark moment began as he broke Chahal’s record Phil Salt for a duck in just the third ball of the shot.
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The 24-year-old pacer did not stop there, scalping the 97th. Ben Duckett in the second part. This feat not only secured India’s place in cricket history but also cemented its position as the cornerstone of India’s T20I bowling line-up. This achievement follows his previous record in the previous series against South Africa where Arshdeep was dethroned Bhuvneshwar Kumar To be the most successful Indian pacer in T20Is. His current total of 97 goals in 61 matches highlights his consistency and match-winning capabilities.
Arshdeep is very accurate to drive! 2 STAY 🔥🔥🏏
Duckett Gone Eng 17-2#IQTIF #Arshdeep pic.twitter.com/SyVavAhIHn
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Star career trajectory
Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep has become India’s batsman, showing exceptional control and temperament, especially in high-pressure situations and at the death. His 95 wickets in 60 matches till this game reflect his meteoric rise in international cricket. Above jasprit bumrahArshdeep’s feat of scoring 89 runs in 69 innings highlights his skill and efficiency. Bumrah’s economy rate of 6.27 has long been lauded, but Arshdeep’s ability to deliver at clutch moments and adapt to different conditions has made him stand out as India’s most reliable T20 bowler.
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England’s power play: A mixed bag
England’s power play in the innings saw a combination of early strikes and tenacity. Opting to field first at Eden Gardens, India struck early from Arshdeep. The left-arm pacer dismissed Salt for a duck in the first over and set the tone for the hosts. Duckett fell to a sharp delivery by Arshdeep soon after and left England at 17/2 in the third over. England captain despite setbacks If Buttler He showed his class with an aggressive start, hitting six boundaries in his unbeaten 34 off 22 balls. supported by Harry BrookeWho is six outside off, Buttler steady the ship. At the end of Powerplay, England had reached 46/2Maintains a decent run rate at 7.66. Arshdeep’s brilliance and Hardik Pandya‘s costly overs produced an eventful first six overs that left the game elegantly ready.
