Arshdeep Singh Becomes India’s Top T20 World Cup Bowler

Casey Halston

Published: February 26, 2026 1:07 PM ET

In a standout performance, Arshdeep Singh played a pivotal role in India’s victory over Zimbabwe in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 match. The game took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where India secured a commanding 72-run win.

Arshdeep Singh Becomes India’s Top T20 World Cup Bowler

Singh’s bowling skills were on full display as he claimed three wickets while restricting Zimbabwe to 184 for 6 in their chase of a daunting target of 257 runs. This achievement not only helped India secure the win but also marked a significant milestone in Singh’s career.

Zimabwe’s Powerplay Surprise

In a surprising twist, Zimbabwe entered the Powerplay without losing a wicket, despite falling behind the required run rate. Axar Patel eventually broke the opening stand by dismissing Tadiwanashe Marumani in the seventh over, who scored 20 runs off 20 balls.

Bennett performed well against the Indian bowlers, including notable strikes against Jasprit Bumrah. However, Zimbabwe found themselves at 72 for 2 by the ninth over.

Arshdeep’s Impactful Bowling

Arshdeep Singh took his first wicket by dismissing Sikandar Raza, helping push Zimbabwe past the 140-run mark.
In the same over, he also sent Ryan Burl back to the pavilion.
He concluded his impressive spell by casting out Tony Munyonga with a precise yorker.

Arshdeep finished with exceptional figures of 3 wickets for 24 runs in four overs, marking him as the best bowler for India in this match.

Creating Records in T20 World Cups

With this performance, Arshdeep Singh has now become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups. He surpassed the previous record of 33 wickets held by Jasprit Bumrah. Singh’s tally stands at 35 wickets from 19 matches, boasting an impressive average of 14.25. Notably, he achieved 17 wickets in the 2024 T20 World Cup edition alone.

Overall T20I Stats

Besides his T20 World Cup achievements, Singh also holds the title of India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals (T20Is). His career statistics reflect 126 wickets from 81 matches, with an average of 18.85 and a bowling strike rate of 13.39. He has accomplished two four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul in his T20I career.

Arshdeep Singh’s remarkable performance not only reinforces his status as India’s top T20 World Cup bowler but also highlights his potential to be a leading figure in future cricket tournaments.