Most T20I Wickets For India At Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi (Source: AFP)
India will play against Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, and all the games will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The matches are set to be played on September 13, 15 and 17, giving the Indian bowling attack an important opportunity to make an impact at a familiar venue.
As the excitement is at its peak for the IND vs AFG series, in this article, let’s take a look at the most T20I wickets for India at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, before the Afghanistan Series 2026.
5. Arshdeep Singh
Statistic
Data
Player
Arshdeep Singh
Wickets
2
Economy Rate
10.33
Bowling Average
31
BBI
1/26
Arshdeep Singh is at fifth position on the list with two T20I wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The left-arm pacer has played two matches at the venue between 2024 and 2026 and has bowled in both games. He has delivered six overs in total, conceding 62 runs while picking up two wickets at an economy rate of 10.33 and bowling strike rate of 18.
Hardik Pandya is fourth on the list of most T20I Wickets for India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The star Indian all-rounder has featured in four T20I matches and has bagged three wickets at an average of 16.66 and an economy rate of 8.33. He has bowled in three innings and has conceded 50 runs in the process.
Yuzvendra Chahal also has three wickets at the venue, putting him third on the list. The stylish bowler has played 3 T20Is at Arun Jaitley Stadium between 2017 and 2022.
In the three matches, he has scalped three wickets at an average of 25.33, and his economy rate stands at 7.47.
The leg-spinner has been one of India’s prominent T20I wicket-takers over the years; however, India seems to have moved on from him, as he last played a T20I match for India in 2023.
2. Varun Chakaravarthy
Statistic
Data
Player
Varun Chakaravarthy
Wickets
5
Economy Rate
4.33
Bowling Average
5.2
BBI
3/7
Varun Chakaravarthy is second on the list with five wickets from just two T20I matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The mystery spinner has bowled six overs across two innings and has conceded only 26 runs.
His bowling average of 5.20 is the best among the five players listed, while his economy rate is 4.33.
1. Axar Patel
Statistic
Data
Player
Axar Patel
Wickets
5
Economy Rate
7.27
Bowling Average
16
BBI
2/20
Axar Patel sits at the top of the list with the most T20I wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The left-arm spinner has played three T20Is at the venue and has bowled in all three innings.
Axar has taken five wickets at an average of 16 and an economy rate of 7.27. His best figures at the venue are 2/20.
Note: In the list above, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel are part of India's squad for the Afghanistan series. Yuzvendra Chahal (not in the scheme of things) and Hardik Pandya (injury concerns) are not included.
Most T20I Wickets For India At Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi (Source: AFP).jpg?type=mq "Most Wickets By Afghanistan Bowlers vs India In T20Is")
