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Most Wickets in a Calendar Year for India in T20Is: Indian cricket team fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has set a new milestone in T20 International (T20I) cricket. By taking two wickets in the match against New Zealand in Christchurch, Arshdeep has become the bowler with the most T20I wickets for India in a single calendar year. In doing so, he has shattered a long-standing record previously held by experienced bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Arshdeep Singh Breaks Bhuvi's Record in Christchurch Match
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The second match of the five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand was held in Christchurch. India won the toss and elected to bowl first. New Zealand set a target of 180 runs, but the highlight of the innings was Arshdeep Singh’s sharp and incisive bowling.
In his quota of 4 overs, Arshdeep conceded only 33 runs and claimed 2 crucial wickets. These two wickets not only helped keep the New Zealand batters in check but also earned him the distinction of becoming India’s most successful bowler in a single calendar year.
Most T20I Wickets in a Calendar Year for India
Arshdeep Singh has now moved to the top of the list of bowlers who have taken the most T20I wickets for India in a single year.
A notable point is that Arshdeep Singh’s name appears three times within the top 6 records on this list:- 38 wickets – Arshdeep Singh (in 2026)
- 37 wickets – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (in 2022)
- 36 wickets – Arshdeep Singh (in 2024)
- 36 wickets – Varun Chakaravarthy (in 2025)
- 33 wickets – Arshdeep Singh (in 2022)
- 32 wickets – Axar Patel (in 2026)
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Most T20I Wickets in a Calendar Year: Full Member Nations
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Arshdeep Singh’s performance has been exceptional, not just within the Indian context, but also on the global stage among bowlers from 'Full Member' nations. He has now reached the third position on the list of bowlers from Full Member nations who have taken the most T20I wickets in a single calendar year:
- Josh Little (Ireland) – 39 wickets (2022)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 38 wickets (2024)
- Arshdeep Singh (India) – 38 wickets (2026)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 37 wickets (2022)
Note: Wanindu Hasaranga achieved this feat before Arshdeep, which is why he is placed second in the table, while Arshdeep holds a joint second/third position. These records are current as of October 24, 2026.
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