Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh Joins the 100-Wicket Club
Arshdeep Singh’s Milestone: India’s left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in the record books today during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman. At just 26, he became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in men’s T20 Internationals, accomplishing this milestone in style.
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𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 💯! 👏 👏
Arshdeep Singh becomes the First Indian (in Men’s Cricket) to pick 1⃣0⃣0⃣ T20I wickets! 🔝
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Most T20I wickets for India
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 64* | 100 | 4/9 | 18.39 | 8.30 | 13.29 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 80* | 96 | 6/25 | 25.09 | 8.19 | 18.37 |
| Hardik Pandya | 117* | 96 | 4/16 | 26.74 | 8.22 | 19.50 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 72 | 92 | 3/7 | 17.67 | 6.29 | 16.85 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 87 | 90 | 5/4 | 23.10 | 6.96 | 19.90 |
A Milestone Carved In Fire
- Before this match, Arshdeep was already India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, having overtaken Yuzvendra Chahal earlier this year.
- He got to this 100‑wicket mark in his first game of the Asia Cup.
- It’s not just about the numbers: Arshdeep’s rise has been rapid, consistent, and marked by a knack for performing under pressure.
What This Means for Arshdeep & Team India
Arshdeep Singh reaching the 100-wicket milestone is a strong validation of his role in India’s T20 setup. Over the past few years, he has become the team’s go-to bowler in high-pressure situations be it in the powerplay or the death overs. This landmark only cements the faith the team management has shown in him, proving that he’s no longer just a promising youngster, but a reliable match-winner.
Achieving this feat during a major tournament like the Asia Cup is a massive morale booster both for Arshdeep and for India’s pace unit. It shows that India’s bench strength in bowling isn’t just potential on paper but translating into tangible match-winning performances on the field. It also instills confidence in the squad heading into the business end of the tournament and, eventually, the T20 World Cup.
What makes this moment even more exciting is the healthy rivalry it sparks among India’s pacers. With Arshdeep becoming the first Indian to hit the 100-wicket mark in T20Is, teammates like Jasprit Bumrah (92 wickets) and Hardik Pandya (95 wickets) won’t be far behind. This kind of internal competition is exactly what elevates performance standards and keeps players hungry – a great sign for Indian cricket moving forward.