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Arshdeep Singh Makes History: First Indian to Take 150 T20I Wickets
The left-arm seamer reached 150 wickets in 103 matches and set a Full Member calendar-year mark with 40 wickets in 2026.
- On Friday, India pacer Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, achieving the milestone by dismissing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner at Eden Park in Auckland.
- Arshdeep is the third-fastest bowler to reach 150 wickets in terms of deliveries bowled, requiring 2,143 balls; only Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan accomplished the feat quicker.
- New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips dominated the first innings with an explosive 107 off 49 balls, steering the home team to a 260-run target, while Arshdeep finished his four-over spell with 1/38.
- Additionally, the Indian paceman established a new record for most T20I wickets by a Full Member nation bowler in a single calendar year, with 40 wickets in 2026 surpassing Ireland's Josh Little.
- Having already wrapped up the five-match series with an unassailable 3-0 lead, India will aim to extend their winning streak to 4-0 despite facing a steep run chase.
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Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian To Reach Historic Wicket Milestone In T20Is
Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to reach the 150-wicket milestone in T20Is. He reached the milestone on Friday, October 30 during the 4th T20I against New Zealand as he dismissed Mitchell Santner on the last ball of his spell.
·New Delhi, India
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Arshdeep Singh makes history: First Indian to take 150 T20I wickets
Arshdeep Singh achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler with 150 T20I wickets. He reached this landmark by dismissing New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner during the fourth T20I match. Additionally, Arshdeep set a new record for the most T20I wickets by a Full Member bowler in a calendar year. In the same match, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scored an impressive 107 runs off 49 balls.
·Mumbai, India
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