Arshdeep Singh Breaks Record for Most T20I Wickets in a Calendar Year

Historic Achievement by Arshdeep Singh

Christchurch. In a thrilling T20 International match held at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh made headlines by claiming two wickets, thereby setting a new record. He has now become the Indian bowler with the highest number of wickets in T20 International cricket within a single calendar year. This remarkable feat allowed him to surpass the long-standing record of his compatriot, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had previously taken 37 wickets in 32 T20I matches in 2022.

With a total of 38 wickets, Arshdeep Singh now leads the list of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in a calendar year for T20 internationals. Following him is Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 37 wickets, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy holds the third position with 36 wickets achieved in 2025. Notably, Arshdeep also took 36 wickets in 2024 and 33 wickets in 2022, showcasing his impressive consistency. Additionally, all-rounder Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah are also prominent in this list with 32 and 28 wickets, respectively.

On a global scale, the record for the most wickets taken in a calendar year in T20 International cricket belongs to Bahrain's Ali Dawood, who captured 63 wickets in 37 matches in 2025. Uganda's Alpesh Ramjani follows with 55 wickets in 2023, while Rizwan Butt from Bahrain also has 55 wickets, making them top contenders. Arshdeep Singh's historic achievement marks a significant milestone in his international cricket career.