- India,
- 26-Jan-2025 07:00 AM IST
IND vs ENG: The second match of the ongoing 5-match T20 series between India and England was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this match, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first, and his decision was proved right by fast bowler Arshdeep Singh in a brilliant manner.Arshdeep's amazing performance in the first overArshdeep Singh gave the Indian team early success by sending England opener Phil Salt to the pavilion in the first over. His success brought him closer to a special achievement. Even before this, Arshdeep had performed brilliantly by taking 2 wickets in the first match.Arshdeep's name in the record bookWith the wicket of Phil Salt, Arshdeep did a big feat. He has become the bowler to take the most wickets in the first 6 overs in T20 Internationals since 2024. Arshdeep has taken a total of 24 wickets during this period and has left behind legendary bowlers like Junaid Siddiqui of Canada and Shaheen Afridi of Pakistan.Bowlers taking most wickets in the first 6 overs (from 2024 till now):Arshdeep Singh (India): 24 wicketsJunaid Siddiqui (Canada): 18 wicketsBlessing Mujarbani (Zimbabwe): 18 wicketsNaveen Ul Haq (Afghanistan): 18 wicketsShaheen Afridi (Pakistan): 17 wicketsArshdeep not only gave India a strong start in this match but also strengthened his identity in international cricket.ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year HonorArshdeep Singh's performance has been excellent in the last few years. In 2024, he took 36 wickets in 18 T20 International matches, earning him the title of "ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year". This is a proud moment for Indian cricket and also a proof of Arshdeep's hard work and dedication.Arshdeep: India's rising starArshdeep Singh is becoming a strong pillar for the Indian team with his accurate line-length and consistent performance. His success not only inspires young bowlers but also gives a new direction to Indian cricket. Such players will play an important role in making the future of Indian cricket bright.ConclusionArshdeep Singh's performance in the second T20 match between India and England once again proved that he is a match-winning bowler. His brilliant performance is a positive sign for Indian cricket and even better performance can be expected from him in the upcoming matches.