Arshdeep Singh Rewrites T20I Fast Bowling Records

India's Arshdeep Singh becomes third-highest T20I wicket-taker among fast bowlers, surpassing Rizwan Butt. Learn more about his record and the recent IND vs NZ match.

India's Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in T20I history, becoming the third-highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers. He achieved this feat by claiming his 149th wicket during the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday.

Singh's latest scalp moved him past Rizwan Butt of Bahrain, who had 148 wickets. Only Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman (163 wickets) and former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee (164 wickets) have taken more T20I wickets as fast bowlers.

In the match itself, Arshdeep struck early, dismissing New Zealand opener Tim Seifert for just 2 runs. Despite this early blow, New Zealand recovered, with Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell forging an 86-run partnership for the second wicket. Allen scored a rapid 40 off 25 balls.

New Zealand's innings saw further crucial wickets fall, including Glenn Phillips, playing his 100th T20I, who was dismissed for 17. Mitchell reached his fifty off 26 balls. India currently leads the five-match series 2-0.

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