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Arshdeep Singh records highest professional score after taking 20 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy, strengthens Champions Trophy case | Cricket News

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Despite his side being knocked out from the Vijay Hazare Trophy with quarter-final defeat to Maharashtra, Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh had a memorable campaign and capped it off with his highest score in professional cricket on Satuday.
Having played only a handful of 50-over matches and eight ODIs, the left-arm seamer strengthened his chances to cement a spot in India’s Champions Trophy squad with the tournament due to begin in February. On Saturday, Arshdeep made the new ball talk with his impressive swing and accuracy. Arshdeep castled Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad before picking up two more wickets in nine overs.
Arshdeep finished with 20 wickets in seven innings, becoming the first Punjab bowler to pick 20 wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy season and leading the bowling charts.

Delightful bowling 👌👌
Arshdeep Singh bowled an excellent first spell and picked up 2⃣ early wickets 🔥#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/eTrCnJbd5H pic.twitter.com/OSPU87Agtb
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 11, 2025
Having only featured in eight ODIs, Arshdeep took the spotlight when he tormented a stacked Mumbai line-up with a five-wicket burst (5/38), helping Punjab to a massive win. The 25-year-old’s wickets included his India teammates Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav whom he dismissed for a duck. With an economy measure of 5.53, Arshdeep finished the group stage on the back off successive four wicket-hauls against Hyderabad (4/50) and Puducherry (4/19).
Despite his team being knocked out with a 70-run defeat in a 276-run chase, Arshdeep put on a valiant effort with the bat. The left-hander smashed a quick-fire 49 off 39 deliveries with three fours and as many sixes before being dismissed in the 45th of the innings.

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