IND vs ENG: Arshdeep Singh is on verge of creating history! Will he achieve it at Eden?
Xtra Time Web Desk: India's star pacer Arshdeep Singh is set to take center stage in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22. A pivotal figure in India's historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph under Rohit Sharma's leadership, Arshdeep has solidified his reputation as a mainstay of India's pace attack in the shortest format of the game.
The 25-year-old left-arm seamer, who emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 World Cup, is now on the brink of etching his name in history. With 95 wickets in 60 T20I matches at an impressive average of 18.10 and an economy rate of 8.32 since his debut in July 2022, Arshdeep needs just two more scalps to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal (96 wickets in 80 matches) as India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is.
Read More:
IND vs ENG: Family support key for Jos Buttler as he reacts to BCCI's new rules
Arshdeep's T20I Milestones
Arshdeep has consistently delivered in high-pressure scenarios. His remarkable performance in the South Africa T20I series last November saw him become the leading wicket-taker among Indian pacers in the format. His heroics during the 2024 T20 World Cup were equally noteworthy, where he claimed 17 wickets in eight matches, sharing the honor of being the tournament's highest wicket-taker alongside Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi.
While Jasprit Bumrah won the Player of the Tournament award for his stellar performances, Arshdeep's contribution was instrumental in India's campaign. His consistency in ICC tournaments is evident from his 10-wicket haul during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, where he spearheaded India's bowling attack and played a key role in their journey to the semi-finals.
Eyeing a Bigger Stage
Despite missing the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Arshdeep has made a strong comeback, earning a spot in India’s ODI squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. As he gears up for the England series, his focus remains on contributing to the team's success while achieving personal milestones.
India's Top T20I Wicket-Takers
- Yuzvendra Chahal - 96 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh - 95 wickets
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 90 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah - 89 wickets
- Hardik Pandya - 89 wickets
Read More:
IND vs ENG: Suryakumar Yadav’s Eden Gardens return sparks nostalgia for KKR days
With the England series on the horizon, Arshdeep Singh stands on the verge of becoming India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is, a testament to his unwavering determination and skill. Fans and cricket pundits alike eagerly await the pacer's next chapter in his illustrious career.
