Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian Men's Bowler to Take 150 T20I Wickets
What Happened
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian men's cricketer to claim 150 T20 International wickets on October 30, 2026. He reached the milestone by dismissing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner during the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. Arshdeep finished with figures of 1/38 as New Zealand posted 259/7. He became the ninth men's bowler worldwide to reach the landmark.
Key Takeaways
Arshdeep's milestone strengthens his position as India's leading wicket-taker in men's T20Is. He also reached 40 wickets in 2026, setting a calendar-year record among bowlers from ICC Full Member nations.