Arshdeep Singh's Viral Dance Celebration After Wicket in ODI Against New Zealand
Arshdeep Singh's Memorable Performance in the 1st ODI
In the first ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand held at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 4, Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh shared the story behind his lively dance celebration following a wicket.
Choosing to bowl first, captain Shubman Gill led Team India to dismiss New Zealand for a total of 185 runs in 40.2 overs. Key contributions came from Tim Seifert (38), Blair Tickner (38), Daryl Mitchell (28), and Glenn Phillips (30), while the rest of the batting lineup struggled against a dominant Indian bowling attack.
Bowling Highlights
Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for India, achieving figures of 4 wickets for 70 runs at an economy rate of 7.00 over 10 overs. Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj also made significant contributions with 3/44 and 2/22 respectively, helping to limit New Zealand's score.
Arshdeep's Dance Celebration Goes Viral
As India restricted New Zealand to a modest score, Arshdeep Singh captured attention not just for his bowling but also for his joyful dance celebration after taking the wicket of Kyle Jamieson. His unique on-field dance sparked curiosity among cricket fans about its inspiration.
During a mid-innings interview, Arshdeep explained that the celebration was dedicated to his girlfriend, Samreen Kaur. He mentioned that they often use this dance to uplift each other's spirits during tough times.
"The celebration was for my girlfriend. We do that dance step. Whenever we are down, we cheer each other up with that dance," he shared.
Relationship Insights
Arshdeep Singh is in a relationship with Samreen Kaur, a model and actress. The couple has been seen together at various public events and on social media, showcasing their relationship. They publicly acknowledged their relationship in July 2026 with a joint Instagram post captioned 'My Person,' which ended months of speculation.
Arshdeep's Historic Achievement
With his four-wicket haul in the first ODI, Arshdeep Singh joined the ranks of legendary Indian fast bowlers like Javagal Srinath and Mohammed Shami, becoming one of the few Indian pacers to achieve a four-wicket haul in ODIs on New Zealand soil.
He dismissed Will Young, Henry Nicholls, and Kyle Jamieson to complete his impressive performance, finishing with figures of 4/70. This achievement marks the fourth-best ODI bowling figures by an Indian pacer in New Zealand, following Srinath and Shami.
In his ODI career, Arshdeep has taken 34 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul, with an average of 24.26 and an economy rate of 5.59 across 19 matches.