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Arshdeep Singh Equals Tim Southee's Record For Most T20I Wickets In Powerplay (Source: AFP)
India's fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has equalled Tim Southee's record for the most wickets in the first six overs of T20Is among bowlers from full member nations. He achieved this milestone during the ongoing fifth and final T20I between India and New Zealand on Sunday, November 1.
Arshdeep Singh has now taken 65 wickets in the powerplay in T20Is. With this record, he has joined New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee at the top of the list.
The Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has been one of the most effective bowlers with the new ball and has regularly provided early breakthroughs for the Indian Team.
Arshdeep Singh Joins Elite List With Most Wickets In The First Six Overs In T20Is
Arshdeep Singh and Tim Southee are currently at the top of the list of bowlers with the most wickets in the first six overs of T20Is among Full Member nations.
Most Wickets by a Bowler in 1-6 Overs in T20Is (Full Member Nations):
- 65* - Arshdeep Singh (India)*
- 65 - Tim Southee (New Zealand)
- 62 - Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
- 62 - Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe)
- 60 - Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
It is important to note that Arshdeep Singh has also achieved another major milestone in his T20I career. The left-arm fast bowler became the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in men’s T20Is during the IND vs NZ 5th T20I at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, October 30.
Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Partnership Guide India
Meanwhile, earlier in the match, New Zealand won the toss for the first time in the series and decided to bowl first in the fifth T20I. India did not get the start they wanted, as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson lost their wickets early in the innings.
However, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer helped India recover from the early setbacks. The two batters played attacking cricket and built an important 93-run partnership off 43 balls.
New Zealand, however, made a strong comeback by dismissing both batters within seven balls. Their wickets slowed down India’s scoring rate and put the hosts back in the game, and in the end India made 191/8.
