Arshdeep Singh Delivers Match-Winning Spell Against Australia; Irfan Pathan Calls Inclusion 'Essential'
Arshdeep Singh delivered a match-winning performance in the third T20I against Australia, securing the Player of the Match award with figures of 3/35. His crucial wickets included those of Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and Marcus Stoinis, helping India level the five-match series with a five-wicket victory.
Following the performance, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan strongly advocated for Arshdeep’s permanent inclusion in the national T20I setup. Pathan highlighted the left-armer's exceptional effectiveness with the new ball, noting that since his debut, no other bowler has taken more wickets in the powerplay. This consistent delivery of results, even without regular selection, underscores his value to the squad and makes a compelling case for him to remain in the regular playing XI moving forward.
IPL 2025 Power Play Wicket Leaders | Bowling Rankings
Leading wicket in overs 1-6
| Rank | Player | Team | wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GT | 25 wickets | |
| #2 |
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“Arshdeep was played, and as soon as he was included, he showed why. He has taken 45 wickets in the powerplay so far. Since his debut, no one has taken more wickets with the new ball in the powerplay than Arshdeep. That's why we've been saying again and again that Arshdeep's inclusion is essential, he is a must. And once again, he showed why,”
Irfan Pathan, Former Indian cricketer
