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Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been named the impact player of the series after his solid performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The left-arm pacer, who became the leading wicket-taker in the series, received the medal from training assistant Udenneka Nuwan.
India registered a 46-run victory in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, January 31. The left-arm seamer took 5 wickets and scored 51 runs in four overs. Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, also sealed the five-match T20I series 4-1.
Watch: Arshdeep Singh awarded T20I Series Impact Player Award
In a video shared by BCCI on X, Arshdeep Singh was announced as the impact player of the T20I series. Training Assistant Udeneka Nuwan thanked Gautam Gambhir for giving me the opportunity to present the medal. Ashdeep said the team will continue to provide fans with moments of celebration.
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“First of all, Mr. Gautam, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to award me this prestigious medal. This medal will be awarded to a person who has made a huge impact in every competition he has participated in. This medal will be awarded to Mr. Arshdeep Singh.” Udeneka Nuwan said.
“I just try to play with a great heart. The audience should enjoy it. Keep loving us as always. We will keep giving you reasons to celebrate. Thank you very much!” Ashdeep said.
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Arshdeep Singh takes costliest five-wicket haul in men’s T20I history
Ardeep Singh set an unusual record in the fifth T20I against New Zealand. His figures of 5-51 became the costliest five-wicket haul in the history of men’s T20Is, breaking the previous record held by Joseph.
New Zealand got off to a good start in the chase. Ashdeep conceded 17 points in his first over but dismissed Tim Seifert for five points. In the second round, he scored 23 points, while Finn Allen countered with 4 points and 6 points. Allen spiked 80 of 38 balls before being sacked.
The left-arm pacer bounced back strongly late in the innings. In the 12th over, he took Rachin Ravindra for 30 and Mitchell Santner for a duck. Ashdeep completed his five-wicket haul in the 16th over, dismissing Kyle Jamieson’s nine and Daryl Mitchell’s 26 in 12 balls.
Arshdeep Singh plays crucial role in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory
Team India will once again rely heavily on Arshdeep Singh when they defend their T20 World Cup title in 2026. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, the left-arm pacer has emerged as a trusted option in pressure situations.
Arshdeep played a key role in India’s 2024 title win. He ended the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, taking 17 wickets in eight innings at an average of 12.64. In the final against South Africa in Barbados, he conceded just four points in the crucial 19th over.
India will start the group stage against the United States in Mumbai on February 7. They will then face Namibia in Delhi on February 12 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on February 15. The final match of the group will be against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.
