Young and talented Indian cricket team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is standing on the threshold of creating history in T20 International cricket. The fourth match of the ongoing five-match T20 series on the tour of New Zealand is scheduled to be played on October 30 at the historic Eden Park in Auckland. In this upcoming fixture, India's premier fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will have a golden opportunity to etch his name into the record books by achieving a feat that no other Indian bowler has accomplished before. Ever since making his debut in international T20 cricket, Arshdeep Singh has consistently shouldered the responsibility of being the spearhead of the Indian bowling attack. He has left an indelible mark with his bowling in both the powerplay and death overs, and his overall performance has been exceptionally consistent and remarkable.
Eyes on the historic milestone of 150 T20I wickets
If Arshdeep Singh manages to pick up even a single wicket during his bowling spell in the fourth match of the ongoing five-match T20 series against New Zealand, he will become the very first Indian bowler to touch the magical figure of 150 wickets in T20 International cricket. This achievement will prove to be a major milestone in the context of Indian cricket and specifically for fast bowling. Arshdeep Singh's consistent performances and his exceptional ability to pick up crucial wickets under pressure situations have brought him to the doorstep of this incredible landmark, where the entire nation is keeping a close eye on his imminent achievement.
Opportunity to join an exclusive list of global bowlers
Looking at the entire history of T20 International cricket, only 7 bowlers from across the globe have managed to take 150 or more wickets so far. In this prestigious list, Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan currently holds the top position with 199 wickets. As soon as Arshdeep Singh claims his next wicket in the upcoming match against New Zealand, he will become the 8th bowler in the world to join this exclusive club. Plus, if we look at the category of fast bowlers or pacers, he will be only the third fast bowler after Tim Southee and Mustafizur Rahman to successfully reach the milestone of 150 wickets.
Fastest bowlers to claim 150 T20I wickets
Arshdeep Singh will also have another rare record up for grabs in this fixture. If he completes his 150 wickets in the very next match, he will become the first fast bowler in the world to achieve this magnificent milestone in 100 or fewer matches. In addition to that, overall he will be only the third bowler after Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan to reach this landmark so rapidly, which comprehensively underlines his extraordinary talent and skill set.
Mitchell Santner also on the verge of 150 T20I wickets
Not only from the Indian camp, but there is also a strong possibility of a major record being created from the Kiwi side in this match. New Zealand cricket team captain Mitchell Santner is also standing just a single step away from completing his 150 wickets in T20 International cricket. During the upcoming fourth T20 match against the Indian team, he will also have the opportunity to claim this historical milestone. If Mitchell Santner succeeds in achieving this big feat, he will become only the third bowler from the New Zealand national team to accomplish this milestone. Before him, former great player Tim Southee and experienced leg-spinner Ish Sodhi have managed to achieve this notable success in international T20 matches, making this upcoming fixture in Auckland highly thrilling and anticipated for cricket enthusiasts.