In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20I cricket. He achieved this remarkable feat during India’s Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Arshdeep, the 25-year-old left-arm seamer, etched his name in history by dismissing Oman’s Vinayak Shukla in the final over of the match, helping India secure a 21-run victory and extend their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Arshdeep Singh’s Journey to 100 T20I Wickets
Arshdeep Singh, who made his T20I debut for India in July 2022, reached the 100-wicket milestone in just his 64th match. The achievement places him among the elite bowlers in the shortest format of the game, joining the ranks of some of the best T20I bowlers globally. His consistent performances with the ball have made him a key asset for India, especially in the death overs.
Interestingly, Arshdeep was not part of India’s first two games in the Asia Cup, as the team opted for a spin-heavy attack and relied on Jasprit Bumrah as the only frontline pacer. With India already having secured their spot in the Super Four after victories over the UAE and Pakistan, the team management decided to rest Bumrah and give Arshdeep the opportunity to complete his 100 wickets. At that point, he was sitting on 99 wickets, needing just one more to join the exclusive club.
Arshdeep’s Performance Against Oman
Although Arshdeep had a quiet start to the match, going wicketless in his first three overs, he showed his mettle when it mattered most. In the death overs, he claimed his historic 100th wicket by getting Vinayak Shukla caught at deep mid-wicket. Arshdeep finished with figures of 1/37, ensuring that he not only achieved his milestone but also helped India secure a crucial win.
India had posted 188/8 in the first innings but struggled in the second. Oman mounted a challenge, threatening to upset India’s unbeaten streak in the Asia Cup. However, the Men in Blue held their nerve and clinched a 21-run victory, keeping their hopes alive for the title.
Arshdeep Singh Joins the Elite 100-Wicket Club in T20Is
Arshdeep’s milestone makes him the 25th bowler overall to take 100 wickets in T20I cricket, and the first Indian to do so. Among Indian bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar follow closely behind, all with over 90 wickets in T20Is. The race to 100 wickets in T20I cricket has been led by Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, who currently holds the record with 173 wickets.
Most T20I Wickets For India
- Arshdeep Singh – 100
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 96
- Hardik Pandya – 96
- Jasprit Bumrah – 92
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90
Arshdeep’s remarkable achievement comes with impressive statistics, including an average of 18.49, a strike rate of 13.34, and the second-best balls-per-wicket ratio among bowlers with 100 or more wickets. His consistent performance has also made him one of the fastest to reach the 100-wicket mark in T20Is.
Fastest to 100 T20I Wickets (By Matches)
- Rashid Khan – 53
- Sandeep Lamichhane – 54
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 63
- Arshdeep Singh – 64
- Rizwan Butt – 66
Arshdeep Singh’s rapid rise and exceptional statistics make him a standout performer in world cricket, with his 100 wickets in T20Is placing him among the finest bowlers in the game. His contribution to India’s victory against Oman in the Asia Cup only adds to his growing reputation as one of the most promising young fast bowlers in the world.
