Arshdeep Singh’s five-wicket haul against South Africa in the first ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, was indeed a momentous occasion. He etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming the first fast bowler from INDIA to achieve this feat against the South Africa in ODIs.
His exceptional bowling figure of 5/37 played a crucial role in helping India restrict South Africa to just 116 runs in 27.3 overs, paving the way for a comfortable victory. This landmark achievement showcases Arshdeep’s immense talent and potential as a young pace bowler.
INDIAN BOWLERS WITH 5WICKETS Vs SOUTH AFRICA
| Bowler | Wickets (W) | Runs (R) | Date & Year | Venue & Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 5 | 37 | Dec 17, 2023 | Johannesburg, ODI Series |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 5 | 22 | February 04, 2018 | Centurion |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 5 | 33 | Nov 5, 2023 | Kolkata, ICC World Cup |
| Sunil Joshi | 5 | 6 | September 26, 1999 | Nairobi (Gym) LG Cup |
Here’s how X reacted to Arshdeep Singh’s five-wicket haul against the South Africa in 1st ODI:
HISTORIC.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 17, 2023
– Arshdeep Singh becomes the first Indian pacer to five-wicket haul against SA in SA in ODIs. pic.twitter.com/ZCp03V7915
Maiden five wickets haul in international cricket for Arshdeep Singh.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 17, 2023
– A dream start to his ODI career…!!! pic.twitter.com/Re5bXhA9lv
The last indian left arm pacer before Arshdeep Singh to claim a five-wicket haul in ODIs was Irfan Pathan 5/61 v Sri Lanka at Pallekele on 4 August 2012.#INDvSA #SAvInd
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 17, 2023
Maiden 5⃣-wicket haul in international cricket! 👏 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 17, 2023
Take A Bow – @arshdeepsinghh 🙌 🙌
Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/tHxu0nUwwH #TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/xhWmAxmNgK
Overall, Arshdeep Singh’s historic five-wicket haul is a significant moment for Indian cricket and a testament to his exceptional talent. It is an accomplishment that will undoubtedly inspire future generations of bowlers and be remembered for years.
In return, Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer completed their half centuries, to achieve the target in 16.4overs.
In 16.4 overs India won the game by 8wickets.
FAQ’s
What is the ranking of Arshdeep Singh in bowling ICC?
According to ICC Rankings, Arshdeep Singh is currently at the 23rd position
What is the bowling type of Arshdeep Singh?
Left-arm medium-fast bowler
