# Arshdeep Singh sets India record for most T20I wickets in a year

2026-10-24T12:16:37+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh became India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is in a calendar year, reaching 38 wickets during the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, 24 October 2026. He surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had taken 37 wickets in 2022. Arshdeep finished with figures of 2/33 from four overs, dismissing Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips. His effort helped India restrict New Zealand to 180/5 before the visitors chased down the target with four wickets and one ball to spare, led by Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 off 26 balls. Arshdeep now has the third-most wickets by a full-member nation player in a single year, behind Josh Little (39 in 2022) and Wanindu Hasaranga (38 in 2024). The two teams will next play the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both orissapost.com and livemint.com report the same milestone and match outcome in a neutral, fact-based manner, with no discernible slant. Orissa Post leads with the record and lists the wickets table, while Livemint adds match details and career stats. The coverage is uniform straight reporting. The next concrete item is the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- orissapost.com (neutral report) <https://www.orissapost.com/arshdeep-singh-sets-india-record-for-most-wickets-in-a-year/>
  Leads with record, provides wickets table and match details without editorialising
- livemint.com (neutral report) <https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ind-vs-nz-arshdeep-singh-surpasses-bhuvneshwar-kumar-to-achieve-unique-feat-during-second-t20i-in-christchurch-11792842759247.html>
  Leads with record, adds match chase and career stats in straight reporting style

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

Tags: Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India cricket team, New Zealand, Tilak Varma
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