Arshdeep Singh Becomes 3rd Highest Wicket-Taking Fast Bowler in T20Is

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Indian fast bowler **Arshdeep Singh** achieved a major milestone during the 3rd T20 International match against New Zealand by dismissing Tim Seifert. With this performance, he became the **third highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in T20 International history**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Record Breakdown: By claiming his 149th T20I wicket, Arshdeep surpassed Bahrain's fast bowler **Rizwan Butt (148 wickets)**.

- Top 5 Fast Bowlers with Most T20I Wickets:

1. **Tim Southee (New Zealand):** 164 Wickets

2. **Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh):** 163 Wickets

3. **Arshdeep Singh (India):** 149 Wickets

4. **Rizwan Butt (Bahrain):** 148 Wickets

5. **Mark Adair (Ireland):** 142 Wickets

- Career Statistics:

- T20I Debut: 2022 against England.

- Overall Numbers: 149 wickets in 102 matches (Average: 20.44, Economy: 8.65).

- Best Bowling Figures: **5/51** (Includes 2 four-wicket hauls and 1 five-wicket haul).

Static GK Facts:

- BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India):

- Established: **December 1928** | Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

- President: Roger Binny.

- ICC (International Cricket Council):

- Established: **June 15, 1909** | Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

- Chairman: Jay Shah.

- First T20 International Match: Played between Australia and New Zealand on February 17, 2005.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which Indian bowler has become the 3rd highest wicket-taker among pacers in T20 International history?

A: Arshdeep Singh (149 Wickets)

Q: Whose record of 148 T20I wickets did Arshdeep Singh surpass to claim the 3rd spot?

A: Rizwan Butt (Bahrain)

Q: Who holds the overall record for most T20I wickets taken by a fast bowler?

A: Tim Southee (New Zealand - 164 Wickets)

Q: Where is the headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) located?

A: Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)

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