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Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh surprised cricket fans with his explosive batting performance in the fifth ODI against New Zealand on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Batting at number 11, Arshdeep smashed two sixes in just four balls and created a special record in Indian ODI cricket.
Known for his impressive bowling skills, Arshdeep showed his hitting ability with a quick-fire innings of 14 runs from just four deliveries. With this performance, he became only the third Indian batter to hit two sixes while batting at number 11 in an ODI. Interestingly, he also repeated a rare record that was last achieved by Mohammed Shami in 2014.
Just 4 Balls, 2 Sixes! Arshdeep Singh Creates a Rare ODI Record
Arshdeep Singh walked out to bat at number 11 when India were struggling against New Zealand. However, he made an immediate impact by scoring 14 runs from just four deliveries.
His innings included two massive sixes, taking his strike rate to 350. With this achievement, Arshdeep joined an exclusive list of Indian players who have hit two sixes while batting at the number 11 position in ODI cricket.
12 Years Later, Arshdeep Repeats Mohammed Shami's Record
Before Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami achieved this rare feat against Sri Lanka in 2014 at Fatullah. Shami smashed two sixes while batting at number 11.
The record was first created by Venkatesh Prasad against Pakistan in Toronto in 1996. Now, Arshdeep has become the third Indian player to achieve this special batting milestone.
Indian No. 11 Batters With Two Sixes in ODI Cricket
| Player | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Prasad | Pakistan | Toronto | 1996 |
| Mohammed Shami | Sri Lanka | Fatullah | 2014 |
| Arshdeep Singh | New Zealand | Mount Maunganui | 2026 |
Arshdeep and Siraj Add 26 Runs in Just 10 Balls
Arshdeep Singh was not the only lower-order batter to contribute with the bat. Mohammed Siraj also scored 14 runs while batting at number 10.
Together, Arshdeep and Siraj added 26 runs from just 10 deliveries for the 11th wicket. Their quick partnership helped India increase its total during the final stages of the innings.
India All Out for 209 Runs as Top-Order Batters Fail
Team India struggled to build a strong batting performance and were bowled out for 209 runs in 42.1 overs.
Several experienced Indian batters failed to make a significant contribution. Rohit Sharma scored 7 runs, Virat Kohli managed just 5, Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 18, while Naman Dhir and Shreyas Iyer scored 22 runs each.
Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel were India's highest scorers, with both players making 46 runs.
Axar Patel hit five fours and one six, while Ishan Kishan smashed three fours and two sixes during his innings.
Jacob Duffy and Mitchell Santner Take Three Wickets Each
New Zealand's bowlers delivered an impressive performance to restrict India to 209 runs. Jacob Duffy and captain Mitchell Santner picked up three wickets each.
Matt Fisher claimed two wickets, while Blair Tickner and Michael Bracewell took one wicket apiece.
Despite India's batting struggles, Arshdeep Singh's explosive cameo became one of the biggest talking points of the innings. His two sixes helped him recreate a 12-year-old Indian ODI record and put his name alongside Venkatesh Prasad and Mohammed Shami.
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