Arshdeep Singh equals T20I powerplay record; India crush South Africa by 101 runs

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News18•09-12-2025, 23:45
Arshdeep Singh equals T20I powerplay record; India crush South Africa by 101 runs
- •Arshdeep Singh became India's joint-highest wicket-taker in the first six overs of T20Is, matching Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 47 scalps.
- •India crushed South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I in Cuttack, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
- •Arshdeep Singh delivered impressive figures of 2/14 from two overs, contributing to India's dominant win.
- •Jasprit Bumrah reached a milestone of 100 T20I wickets, taking 2/17 in three overs.
- •Other Indian bowlers, including Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya, also chipped in with crucial wickets.
Why It Matters: India's dominant win and Arshdeep's record set a strong start for the T20I series.
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