Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian Bowler with 150 T20I Wickets
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has created history by becoming the first Indian male bowler to take 150 wickets in Men's Twenty20 Internationals. He achieved this milestone during the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
What happened
Indian left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh reached a major milestone during the fourth match of the bilateral T20I series against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland. The 27-year-old pacer claimed his 150th wicket in Men's Twenty20 Internationals, making him the first male bowler from India to achieve this feat.
The landmark dismissal came in the 19th over of New Zealand's innings when Arshdeep dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, who was caught at sweeper cover by Nitish Kumar Reddy. With this achievement, Arshdeep stands as the second Indian cricketer across men's and women's T20Is to reach the 150-wicket mark, following India women's all-rounder Deepti Sharma.
Important dates
| Match Date | 30 October 2026 |
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- Player: Arshdeep Singh
- Sport: Cricket (Fast Bowler)
- Milestone: 150 T20I wickets
- Opponent: New Zealand
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
What candidates should do
- Note down the player name, the milestone figure of 150 T20I wickets, and the opponent team for upcoming sports-based current affairs questions in competitive exams.
PrepZen analysis
Arshdeep Singh's achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian pace bowling in the shortest format of the game. Questions regarding sporting records, milestones, and venues are frequently asked in current affairs sections of Banking, SSC, and Railways examinations. Aspirants should focus on statistics such as being the first Indian male bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets and the opponent against whom the record was achieved.
Practice questions
Q1. Who became the first Indian male bowler to take 150 T20I wickets?
Q2. At which venue did Arshdeep Singh claim his 150th T20I wicket?
First Indian bowler to achieve this milestone.
Achieved during T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
Dismissed Mitchell Santner for the landmark wicket.
🎯 Key Point: Arshdeep Singh is the first Indian bowler to take 150 T20I wickets.
FAQs
Who was Arshdeep Singh's 150th T20I wicket?
Arshdeep Singh's 150th T20I wicket was New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner.
Against which country did Arshdeep Singh achieve the 150 T20I wickets milestone?
He achieved this milestone against New Zealand.
Is Arshdeep Singh the first Indian overall to take 150 T20I wickets?
No, he is the first Indian male bowler to achieve this feat. India women's all-rounder Deepti Sharma was the first Indian cricketer overall to reach 150 T20I wickets.
How many matches did Arshdeep Singh take to reach 150 T20I wickets?
He reached the milestone in 103 matches (99 innings).
Sources and references
- republicworld.com (www.republicworld.com)
- hindustantimes.com (www.hindustantimes.com)
- indiatimes.com (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- timesnownews.com (www.timesnownews.com)
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