Will Arshdeep Singh Break Ravichandran Ashwin's Record in T20 World Cup?

India's young seamer Arshdeep Singh stands on the edge of scripting history as he eyes the record for becoming the country's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history at the ongoing edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The left-arm pacer has shown rapid rise as India’s go-to bowler in T20 events.

Arshdeep was India’s leading wicket-taker in the previous T20 World Cup held in the USA, where his ability to strike early in the powerplay and deliver pinpoint yorkers at the death earned him an applause.

He has continued to reach new heights in T20 Internationals, with his best performance being a five-wicket haul against New Zealand on January 31, 2026, with figures of 5/51 in that contest. The left-arm quick registered his first-ever five-wicket haul in the shortest format, cementing his reputation as one of the best T20 bowlers going around.

Will Arshdeep Singh Break Ravichandran Ashwin Record to Become India Highest Wicket Taker in T20 World Cup?

Arshdeep Singh is regarded as India’s standout bowler in T20 cricket. He has made a name for himself through consistency in high-pressure situations. He has scalped 29 wickets for India in just 15 innings in the ICC T20 World Cups.

With several matches still left in the 2026 edition, Arshdeep has an opportunity to surpass the former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who currently tops the list as India’s most successful bowler in T20 World Cup history with 32 wickets from 24 matches and best figures of 4/11.

Given his current form, Arshdeep Singh record of becoming the highest wicket taker in the T20 World Cup for India can be achievable in the next few matches, making him one of the key players to watch out. He previously achieved another significant milestone in September 2025, when he became the first Indian bowler to complete 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.

Arshdeep Singh vs Ravichandran Ashwin Comparison in ICC T20 World Cup

Ravichandran Ashwin and Arshdeep Singh have both played pivotal roles for India in the ICC T20 World Cup history, through contrasting styles and across different phases of Indian cricket. Ashwin, who is regarded as one of the best spinners in the world, remains India’s most prolific wicket-taker in the tournament’s history, having claimed 32 wickets so far. As a frontline off-spinner, Ashwin excelled in bowling during the powerplay, middle overs, through subtle variations in pace, flight, and angles.

Arshdeep, on the other hand, has an equally impressive record in a far shorter timeframe, and is just three wickets behind Ashwin. The left-arm seamer excelled in the 2024 edition, picking up 17 wickets for the team and was the joint-highest wicket taker of the season. His role in high-pressure situations, particularly with the new ball and at the death has been crucial for the Men in Blue.