Arshdeep Singh has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, reaching the milestone during India’s final group game of the 2025 Asia Cup against Oman. He dismissed Vinayak Shukla to get there in just 64 matches, making him one of the fastest to achieve this landmark globally.
Fastest to 100 T20I Wickets for a Fast Bowler
- Debut: July 2022 vs England
- Time Taken: 3 years, 74 days
- Matches: 64
- Deliveries: 1,329
Arshdeep not only became the first Indian player to pick up 100 T20I wickets, he now also holds the record for being the fastest seamer to 100 wickets in the format. He achieved the milestone in only 64 matches.
Amongst the full member nations, he is the 3rd fastest to 100 T20I wickets only behind Rashid Khan (53 matches) and Wanindu Hasaranga (63 matches).
Fastest to 100 wickets in Men’s T20Is (All Nations)
- Rashid Khan – 53
- Sandeep Lamichhane – 54
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 63
- Arshdeep Singh – 64
- Rizwan Butt – 66
- Haris Rauf – 71
On Friday, Arshdeep did not exactly have a great day with the ball. Playing international cricket after a long time, Arshdeep looked quite rusty. After failing to pick up wickets in the powerplay, Arshdeep was hit for runs in his return spell. The pacer picked up his 100th in the first ball of the final over of the game against Oman.
Arshdeep dug the ball short on off stump, which forced batter Vinayak Shukla into an awkward position while playing the pull shot. The ball went high up in the air to mid-on where Rinku Singh calmly collected the catch at deep mid wicket.
