India vs New Zealand: Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh delivered a performance to remember on Saturday as India sealed the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in emphatic fashion.
Playing at the Greenfield International Stadium, Arshdeep registered his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 Internationals and completely dismantled the New Zealand batting order.
Defending a massive total of 271/5, India needed early breakthroughs, and Arshdeep provided exactly that. He removed the dangerous Finn Allen early and returned later to clean up the middle and lower order.
His final figures of 5/51 stood out in a high-scoring game and underlined his growing importance in India’s T20 setup.
Arshdeep Singh leads India’s bowling attack
After Ishan Kishan powered India to a record total with a stunning century, the pressure was firmly on New Zealand. Arshdeep kept his calm and used his swing and accuracy smartly.
He mixed pace well and nailed his yorkers in the death overs, leaving the visitors with no way back into the contest.
The five-wicket haul was also a personal milestone for the 26-year-old, who has steadily become India’s go-to bowler in crunch moments.
Arshdeep Singh T20I career Stats & Records
| Category | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Matches | 76 |
| Wickets | 118 |
| Best Bowling | 5/51 vs New Zealand |
| Average | ~18.90 |
| Economy | 8.42 |
| Strike Rate | 13.40 |
Records that highlight his rise
Arshdeep is already the first Indian men’s cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat in just 64 matches.
He was also named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2024 and has been part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy, and 2025 Asia Cup.
With this match-winning spell, Arshdeep Singh has once again proven his consistency and class. As India prepare for upcoming global tournaments, he remains their most reliable weapon with the new ball and at the death.
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