New Delhi, 27 October 2026: Indian cricket team's star bowler Arshdeep Singh is counted among the most successful bowlers of the team in T20 international cricket. The third match of the five-match series against New Zealand is being played today, in which Arshdeep is once again ready to play an important role. Team India needs just one more win to clinch the series (a feat they can achieve today) and in the meantime, Arshdeep can also cross an important milestone.
The third T20 match between India and New Zealand is going to be played at Henry Stadium in Wellington. Arshdeep Singh is certain to play in this match, and if this dashing bowler takes two wickets, his name will come first in the record books.
If Arshdeep takes a total of two wickets in this match, he will become the bowler with the highest wicket taker in T20 international cricket in a calendar year among players from Test playing countries. Currently this record is in the name of Ireland's Josh Little, who took 39 wickets in 26 T20 international matches in 2022. Arshdeep is currently in second place with 38 wickets in 29 matches; Therefore, taking two more wickets will take him ahead of Little. If Arshdeep takes two more wickets, his total number of wickets will increase to 40.
the path is not easy
However, this match India's Arshdeep, who has faced defeat by narrow margins in his last two matches, is eager to make a comeback. He will try his best to make the task of winning as difficult as possible for India. If we look at Arshdeep's performance so far in this series, he has taken a total of three wickets in two matches, one in the first match and two in the second match. Now it remains to be seen whether he will be able to take two wickets today or not.
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