Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who performed consistently well in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand, was chosen as the Impact Player of the Series. The left-arm fast bowler, who finished as the leading wicket-taker in the series, received the medal from training assistant Udenika Nuwan.
Team India won the fifth T20 match against New Zealand by 46 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, January 31. The left-arm fast bowler took five wickets for 51 runs in his four overs. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India also won the five-match T20 series 4-1.
WATCH: Arshdeep Singh gets Impact Player of the T20 Series medal
In a video shared by BCCI on X, Arshdeep Singh was declared the Impact Player of the T20 series. Training Assistant Udeneka Nuwan thanked Gautam Gambhir for giving him the opportunity to present the medals. Arshdeep said that the team will continue to give fans moments to celebrate.
“First of all, Gautam Sir, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to give me this prestigious medal. This medal goes to someone who has made a big impact in every game he has played. And this medal goes to Mr. Arshdeep Singh.” Udenika Nuwan said.
“I just try to play with a big heart. The crowd should enjoy. You keep loving us like you always do. We’ll keep giving you reasons to celebrate. Thank you so much!” Arshdeep said.
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Arshdeep Singh records the most expensive five-wicket haul in men’s T20I history
Arshdeep Singh made a unique record in the fifth T20 match against New Zealand. His spell of 5-51 became the most expensive five-wicket haul in men’s T20I history, breaking Joseph’s previous record.
New Zealand had a great start during the run chase. Arshdeep gave 17 runs in his first over but dismissed Tim Seifert for 5 runs. His second over yielded 23 runs as Finn Allen countered with four fours and a six. Allen scored 80 runs in 38 balls before getting out.
The left-arm fast bowler made a strong comeback later in the innings. In the 12th over, he dismissed Rachin Ravindra for 30 and Mitchell Santner for zero. Arshdeep completed his five wickets in the 16th over by dismissing Kyle Jamieson for 9 runs and Daryl Mitchell for 26 runs in 12 balls.
Arshdeep Singh played an important role in Team India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory.
India will once again rely heavily on Arshdeep Singh as they look to defend their T20 World Cup title in 2026. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, the left-arm fast bowler has become a reliable option in pressure situations.
Arshdeep played an important role in India’s title win in 2024. He finished the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets in eight innings at an average of 12.64. He gave just four runs in the decisive 19th over of the final against South Africa in Barbados.
India will start its group campaign against America on February 7 in Mumbai. They will then play Namibia in Delhi on February 12 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on February 15. Their final group match will be against Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.
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