Arshdeep Singh 100 T20I wickets milestone has made cricket history. On Friday, the Indian fast bowler became the first Indian to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. He achieved the landmark during India’s final Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Oman in Abu Dhabi.
The 26-year-old reached the milestone in the last over of Oman’s innings. He dismissed Vinayak Shukla with a short ball, forcing a mistimed pull that went straight to substitute fielder Rinku Singh. With this wicket, Arshdeep became the fastest fast bowler in the world to reach 100 wickets. He did so in only 64 matches, a record among pacers.
Globally, only Rashid Khan of Afghanistan (53 matches) and Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (63 matches) have achieved the mark quicker. Arshdeep’s record is even more special because he surpassed Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, who needed 71 games for the same milestone. His wickets have come at an impressive average of 18.49 since his T20I debut three years ago.
India also celebrated another achievement. Hardik Pandya equalled Yuzvendra Chahal’s tally of 96 wickets, becoming the joint second-highest wicket-taker for India in T20 internationals. Pandya removed Oman’s Hammad Mirza, who had scored 51, with a short delivery.
This Asia Cup match highlighted India’s bowling strength. Arshdeep Singh 100 T20I wickets achievement and Pandya’s rise gave India a boost ahead of their crucial Super Four clash against Pakistan. The night underlined the growing impact of India’s bowlers in world cricket.
