Arshdeep Singh Achieves 100 IPL Wickets Milestone for Punjab Kings

Arshdeep Singh has made history by becoming the first bowler for Punjab Kings to achieve 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League. This milestone was reached during a match at Wankhede Stadium, where he showcased his skills by taking three crucial wickets. With impressive statistics since joining PBKS, Arshdeep joins an elite group of left-arm pacers in IPL history. The match itself saw a thrilling performance from MI, led by Quinton de Kock's century. Discover more about Arshdeep's journey and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 16, 2026, 22:44 IST

Arshdeep Singh's Historic Milestone

Arshdeep Singh, the Indian pacer, has made history by becoming the first bowler from Punjab Kings (PBKS) to claim 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This remarkable achievement occurred during a match on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium, where he recorded impressive figures of 3 wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Among his victims were notable batsmen Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sherfane Rutherford.

Details of Arshdeep's Performance

Since joining PBKS in 2019, Arshdeep has participated in 87 matches, amassing a total of 102 wickets with an average of 26.87. His record includes two instances of taking four wickets in a match and one five-wicket haul, with his best performance being 5 wickets for 32 runs. The next highest wicket-taker for PBKS is spinner Piyush Chawla, who has taken 84 wickets in the same number of matches, averaging 26.63.

Joining Elite Company

This season, Arshdeep has played five matches for PBKS, securing five wickets at an average of 34.20 and an economy rate of 9.50. He is now among an elite group of left-arm pacers who have taken 100 IPL wickets, joining the ranks of Trent Boult (144), Jayden Unadkat (114), Ashish Nehra (106), and Zaheer Khan (102).

Match Overview

In the match, PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI). After a shaky start, losing two wickets for just 12 runs, MI recovered thanks to a significant partnership of 122 runs between Quinton de Kock, who scored 112 runs off 60 balls, and Naman Dhir, who contributed 50 runs off 31 balls. This effort helped MI reach a total of 195 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Arshdeep's three wickets were crucial for PBKS, while Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen also contributed with wickets.