Arshdeep Singh Eyes To Break Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s All-Time Record, Needs 2 Wickets To Make History

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh are leading the Indian bowling attack in IND vs NZ T20Is (Credit: BCCI)

Star Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has taken the most wickets in T20Is for the Men in Blue, will lead India's fast-bowling attack alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the second T20I against New Zealand on Saturday, October 24. Arshdeep will have the opportunity to make history in the match that is set to take place at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. The left-arm bowler from Punjab would shatter the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian in a calendar year in T20Is if he is able to dismiss at least two Kiwi hitters in the second T20I.

In 28 T20I games for India in 2026, Arshdeep has so far removed 36 batters. Bhuvneshwar holds the record for taking the most wickets for India in a single calendar year in T20Is. The right-arm bowler, who was born in Meerut, dismissed 37 batters in 32 T20Is for India in 2022.

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