Arshdeep Singh Reaches Historic IPL Milestone

Arshdeep Singh scripted a piece of history during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, becoming the first bowler from Punjab Kings to claim 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League. The 27-year-old left-arm pacer achieved the feat with a match-defining double strike in the powerplay, sending shockwaves through the Mumbai Indians batting lineup.

A Double Blow at the Wankhede

The milestone moment came in dramatic fashion on Thursday evening. Arshdeep dismissed Ryan Rickelton with a delivery that strayed down the leg side, but the MI opener awkwardly flicked it straight into the hands of Shashank Singh at deep square leg. While not his most disciplined delivery, it marked a significant personal achievement — his 100th IPL wicket.

Before Mumbai could regroup, Arshdeep struck again on the very next ball. This time, he produced a sharp away-seamer that lured Suryakumar Yadav into an aggressive drive. The outside edge flew to Yuzvendra Chahal, positioned brilliantly at short third man, completing a sensational double and putting Arshdeep on a hat-trick. The sudden collapse left Mumbai reeling at 48/2 after six overs, with Punjab seizing early momentum.

Joining an Elite Left-Arm Club

With this landmark, Arshdeep joined an exclusive fraternity of left-arm fast bowlers in IPL history to surpass 100 wickets. He now stands alongside legendary names like Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Trent Boult, and Jaydev Unadkat — a testament to his consistency, longevity, and impact in the world’s most competitive T20 league.

Notably, this was Arshdeep’s first powerplay wicket in 11 consecutive IPL innings, adding further significance to his breakthrough performance. His fiery spell injected energy into the Punjab camp and reignited their campaign in IPL 2026.

A Legacy in the Making

Piyush Chawla remains the second-highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings with 84 IPL wickets, underscoring how remarkable Arshdeep’s achievement is for the franchise. As the lone pace bowler to cross this threshold for PBKS, he has cemented his legacy as one of the team’s most impactful players.

"One over can change the course of a match," analysts noted post-match, highlighting how Arshdeep’s back-to-back strikes not only altered the game’s dynamics but also solidified his status among the league’s finest bowlers.