NEW DELHI: India kicked off their T20I series against South Africa with a dominant 61-run victory in Durban on Friday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side now holds a 1-0 advantage in the four-match series.
The teams will meet again for the second T20I on Sunday at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh are closing in on surpassing Jasprit Bumrah’s T20I wicket record of 89 in 70 matches.
Arshdeep, known for his sharp death bowling, took a wicket in the first T20I, bringing his total to 88 wickets in 57 matches since his debut in 2022.
Most T20I Wickets for India:
Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 in 80 matches
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 in 87 matches
Jasprit Bumrah – 89 in 70 matches
Arshdeep Singh – 88 in 57 matches
Hardik Pandya – 87 in 106 matches
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With an economy of 8.28, he has become a reliable asset for India, especially in high-pressure, late-game scenarios.
Pandya, with 87 wickets in 106 games, continues to show his value as an all-rounder.
Though his economy rate of 8.18 is slightly higher, his knack for breaking crucial partnerships cements his role as a dependable option.
Both Pandya and Arshdeep played vital roles in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.
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