Arshdeep Singh had a golden opportunity to break Yuzvendra Chahal’s record in the fourth T20
The third T20 match between India and South Africa was thrilling. Indian team’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has bowled brilliantly. Bowling in such situations can be challenging, but he kept his composure and took the crucial wicket of Marco Jansen. Giving a target of 220 runs to South Africa, the Indian team won by 11 runs. With the win in this match, India took an unassailable lead of 2-1 in the four-match series.
Arshdeep Singh Nears Yuzvendra Chahal’s T20 Wicket Record as India Clinches Series Lead
South Africa batsman Jensen completed the fastest T20 half-century ever against the Indian team. He completed his half-century in 16 balls. Due to his excellent performance, South Africa was almost on the verge of victory. Arshdeep Singh kept his composure and bowled well and brought the Indian team back in this match. He took the important wicket of Jensen and brought the Indian team closer to victory.
Arshdeep’s impressive performance, with figures of 3/37 in his four overs against South Africa. With this new achievement, he has become the first Indian fast bowler to take the fastest 90 wickets in a T20. Earlier this achievement was registered in the name of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had achieved this feat in 87 matches. Arshdeep achieved this feat in just 59 matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 90 wickets in 87 matches.
Yuzvendra Chahal is in first place in terms of taking the most wickets in T20 for India. He has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches. Arshdeep Singh has now reached the second position with 92 wickets. Arshdeep has a golden opportunity to break Yuzvendra Chahal’s record in the fourth T20 match.
Top 5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India in T20 international matches:
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 wickets in 80 matches
- Arshdeep Singh – 92 wickets in 59 matches
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 wickets in 87 matches
- Jasprit Bumrah – 89 wickets in 70 matches
- Hardik Pandya – 88 wickets in 108 matches
Tilak Verma had the best batting performance from India in this match. He scored 107 runs in 56 balls. Abhishek Sharma also played a brilliant innings of 50 runs in 25 balls. The Indian team scored 219 runs after losing six wickets.
Jensen made this match exciting by handling the faltering innings of South Africa. He kept the match going till the last over. Arshdeep Singh put an end to his innings and gave the Indian team a victory.
