SA vs IND: Out of the team, records also in danger... Hardik and Arshdeep in the battle to overtake Yuzvendra Chahal

Close fight between Arshdeep and Hardik

Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya are in a close competition to overtake Yuzvendra Chahal in terms of T20I wickets.

Chahal's record under threat

Chahal currently holds the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20Is, with 91 wickets. However, Arshdeep and Hardik are closing in on his record, with 43 and 42 wickets respectively.

Arshdeep's recent form

Arshdeep has been in impressive form in recent T20Is, taking 12 wickets in his last 7 matches.

Hardik's all-round contribution

Hardik, on the other hand, has made significant contributions with both bat and ball in T20Is. He has scored 1020 runs and taken 42 wickets in 80 T20Is.

Upcoming series crucial

The upcoming T20I series against South Africa will be crucial in the race to overtake Chahal's record. Both Arshdeep and Hardik are expected to play key roles in the series.

Other contenders

Apart from Arshdeep and Hardik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (89 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (85 wickets) are also in contention to break Chahal's record.

Conclusion

The battle between Arshdeep, Hardik, and other Indian bowlers to overtake Yuzvendra Chahal's T20I wicket record is heating up. The upcoming series against South Africa could be a decisive factor in determining who will emerge as the new record holder.