India speedster Arshdeep Singh played a crucial role in the team's dominating win against Zimbabwe. The left-arm pacer picked up three wickets for 24 runs in his four overs, which helped India restrict Zimbabwe to 184/6 and seal a convincing 72-run victory in their must-win clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Arshdeep Singh surpassed Jasprit Bumrah
With this spell in Chennai, Arshdeep also achieved a major milestone. He went past Jasprit Bumrah to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. Arshdeep now has 35 wickets from just 19 innings, going past Bumrah’s tally of 33. He has averaged 14.25 with an economy rate of 7.33 in the tournament.
In the current edition, Arshdeep has been one of India’s key bowlers. He is the team’s second-highest wicket-taker so far, with eight wickets in five matches, averaging 16 and conceding runs at an economy of 7.11.
Arshdeep Singh's bowling against Zimbabwe
Against Zimbabwe, he started strongly with the new ball, giving away just four runs in his first over. Although his second over was slightly expensive, he came back well later in the innings. In the 17th over, he picked up his first wicket by dismissing Sikandar Raza, who was caught at long-on after scoring 31 off 21 balls. Soon after, he trapped Ryan Burl lbw for a duck. In his final over, Arshdeep bowled Tony Munyonga to complete his three-wicket haul and finish off an impressive spell.
India stays in contention to qualify for semifinal
Suryakumar Yadav-led side's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal hopes dented after they suffered a massive 76-run defeat against South Africa in their first Super 8 clash of the tournament. However, after South Africa's win against the West Indies and after that their dominating win against Zimbabwe kept them in contention for the semis. India will now face the West Indies in their last Super 8 clash of the tournament which will take place on March 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Notably, the winner of the India vs West Indies clash will seal their berth for the semis of the mega event.