Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian Bowler to Claim 150 T20I Wickets

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Indian left-arm pacer **Arshdeep Singh** created history by becoming the **first Indian bowler to claim 150 wickets in T20 Internationals (T20Is)**, reaching the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Landmark Milestone: Arshdeep reached the 150-wicket mark by dismissing New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner. He accomplished this feat in his 103rd match (99th innings) at an average of 20.62 and an economy rate of 8.65.

- Global Records:

- Became only the **third fast bowler in T20I history** to reach 150+ wickets, joining Tim Southee (New Zealand) and Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh).

- Climbed to the 9th position on the overall list of highest T20I wicket-takers.

- Calendar Year Record (2026): Set a new world record for the most T20I wickets in a single calendar year by a Full Member nation bowler, taking **40 T20I wickets in 2026** (surpassing Ireland's Josh Little's 39 wickets in 2022).

- Third-Fastest by Deliveries: Became the third-fastest bowler globally to reach 150 T20I wickets in terms of balls bowled (2,143 balls), behind only Wanindu Hasaranga (2,035 balls) and Rashid Khan (2,098 balls).

Static GK Facts:

- Highest T20I Wicket-Takers:

- All-Time Leader: **Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)** — 200 wickets (The only bowler to reach the 200-wicket landmark in T20Is).

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

- Established: **December 1928** | Headquarters: **Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai**.

- President: Mithun Manhas

- International Cricket Council (ICC):

- Formed: **June 15, 1909** | Headquarters: **Dubai, UAE**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who has become the first Indian bowler to claim 150 T20I wickets?

A: Arshdeep Singh

Q: Who is the leading all-time wicket-taker in T20I cricket and the only bowler with 200 T20I wickets?

A: Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

Q: At which venue did Arshdeep Singh complete his 150th T20I wicket against New Zealand?

A: Eden Park, Auckland

Q: Which bowler holds the record for most T20I wickets in a single calendar year for a Full Member nation with 40 wickets in 2026?

A: Arshdeep Singh

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