Devon Conway Smashes Arshdeep Singh for 18 in Raipur, Tying India Record
In the second T20I match held at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, New Zealand’s Devon Conway stole the spotlight. After India chose to bowl first, Conway aggressively tackled Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh in the first over. His explosive batting led to an impressive 18 runs, marking one of the highest runs conceded by an Indian bowler in a T20I opening over.
Devon Conway’s Record-Breaking Start
Conway’s remarkable performance included three boundaries and a six in a single over. This achievement ties Arshdeep Singh with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for allowing the most runs in a T20I first over by an Indian bowler, both sitting at 18 runs. Kumar had previously faced this fate against Ireland in 2022, where Paul Stirling similarly overwhelmed him.
Arshdeep Singh’s Struggle
Despite the challenging start, Arshdeep’s difficulties did not end there. In his next over, he conceded another 18 runs, as Tim Seifert took full advantage of his bowling. This brought Arshdeep’s total to a staggering 36 runs allowed in just two overs, although he did not end up with the most expensive over of the innings.
New Zealand Off to a Strong Start
New Zealand capitalized on the favorable batting conditions in Raipur. They reached 111 for 3 after 10 overs, showcasing their dominance in the match. Following Conway’s wicket, Harshit Rana made a mark by dismissing him for the fourth time on the tour, while Varun Chakravarthy claimed Tim Seifert’s wicket.
Key Performers and Overview
- Devon Conway: 18 runs in Arshdeep’s first over.
- Tim Seifert: Scored heavily off Arshdeep in the second over.
- New Zealand’s score: 111/3 after 10 overs.
In contrast, India’s bowling lineup hopes to leverage these conditions for their batting lineup, featuring impressive openers like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in their upcoming innings.
