Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh on the Verge of a Historic Milestone
Asia Cup 2025 Begins
Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 kicked off on September 9, with the opening match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, where Afghanistan emerged victorious. Today, India will face the UAE in their first match, held in Dubai. All eyes will be on one player in particular: the left-arm star bowler Arshdeep Singh. This match against the UAE is particularly significant for him, as taking just one wicket will mark a historic moment in Indian cricket.
Arshdeep's Quest for 100 Wickets
Arshdeep Needs Just One Wicket
Ready to make a mark in the Asia Cup 2025, Arshdeep Singh currently stands at 99 wickets. With his next wicket, he will become the first Indian bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20 internationals, a feat no Indian has achieved so far. Having made his debut in 2022, he is on the brink of this remarkable milestone in just three years. Achieving this will solidify his status as one of the most consistent bowlers in T20 cricket.
Top Wicket-Takers for India in T20 Internationals
Most Wickets in T20 Internationals for India
- Arshdeep Singh - 99 wickets in 63 matches
- Yuzvendra Chahal - 96 wickets in 80 matches
- Hardik Pandya - 94 wickets in 114 matches
- Jasprit Bumrah - 89 wickets in 70 matches
- R. Ashwin - 72 wickets in 65 matches
Arshdeep: A Match-Winning Player
India's Winning Weapon
Arshdeep Singh is known as a match-winner. His bowling in the death overs has been a trump card for India. With his precise yorkers and slow bouncers, he has the ability to surprise opposing batsmen. Notably, his T20 career began with a maiden over, and since then, he has helped the team out of challenging situations multiple times.
Outstanding Performance in World Cup 2024
Impressive Performance in World Cup 2024
This is the same Arshdeep Singh who excelled in the 2024 T20 World Cup, taking 17 wickets. His economical and lethal bowling played a crucial role in securing the title for India, making him a player to watch closely.
India's First Three Matches in Asia Cup 2025
India's Initial Matches
In the Asia Cup 2025, Team India will be led by captain Suryakumar Yadav. The group stage will see them compete against the UAE, Pakistan, and Oman. Today's match marks their first encounter, and the team will aim to start with a victory. It will also be interesting to see which 11 players captain Suryakumar selects for the match.