Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian to Reach 100 T20I Wickets

Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, reaching the milestone during India’s final group game of the 2025 Asia Cup against Oman. He dismissed Vinayak Shukla to get there in just 64 matches, making him one of the fastest to achieve this landmark globally.

Fastest to 100 T20I Wickets for a Fast Bowler

• Debut: July 2022 vs England
• Time Taken: 3 years, 74 days
• Matches: 64
• Deliveries: 1,329
• Global Rank: Fastest among fast bowlers by matches and balls
• Overall Rank: Fourth-fastest bowler behind Rashid Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Wanindu Hasaranga

Arshdeep’s Career Snapshot

Powerplay Dominance

• Wickets: 43
• Average: 20.06
• Economy: 7.50

Most powerplay wickets since debut

Death Overs Specialist

Wickets: 48 (last four overs)

• Most by any bowler since his debut
• Outpaces Haris Rauf and Ehsan Khan

T20I Stats in India

• Wickets: 28
• Average: 21.00 (Best among Indian pacers at home)
• Only 6 pacers have 20+ T20I wickets in India

Static Facts Recap

• Name: Arshdeep Singh
• Debut: July 2022 (vs England)
• 100th Wicket: Vinayak Shukla (Oman, Asia Cup 2025)
• Total Matches for 100 wickets: 64
• Career Average: 18.37