ARSHDEEP SINGH — FIRST INDIAN TO 100 T20I WICKETS

CURRENT CONTEXT : During the 2025 Asia Cup vs Oman, pacer Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to take 100 T20I wickets, achieving it in 64 matches (fastest among pacers globally).

RECORD STATS

• Debut: July 2022 vs England.
• Time taken: 3 years, 74 days.
• Deliveries: 1,329.
• Global rank: 4th fastest overall (after Rashid Khan, Lamichhane, Hasaranga).
• Fastest among fast bowlers (matches & balls).

PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN

• Powerplay: 43 wickets (most since debut).
• Death overs (last 4 overs): 48 wickets (highest globally since debut).
• In India: 28 wickets at avg. 21.0 — best among Indian pacers at home.