Bishnoi Shatters Age Record for 50 T20I Wickets

Records in cricket aren’t broken every day, but when they are, it turns heads. Ravi Bishnoi just became the youngest Indian cricketer ever to grab 50 wickets in T20 International matches, rewriting a record book filled with some of India’s top names. What’s even more impressive? He reached this landmark at 24 years and 37 days, beating out Arshdeep Singh’s mark and moving further ahead of established stars like Jasprit Bumrah.

Fans watching the third T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad got to witness a bit of history mixed with fireworks. Bishnoi wasn’t even part of the first two matches. Still, given a chance in the series finale, he delivered stats that selectors love to see: a sharp spell of 3 for 30. Those weren’t just any wickets—they included important players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, and Rishad Hossain, who couldn’t figure out his deceptive spin.

Bishnoi now stands next to Arshdeep as joint-second-fastest among Indians to scale 50 wickets in T20s, both needing 33 games. Kuldeep Yadav remains quickest, crossing the milestone in 30 matches, showing just how tough competition is in India’s spin department.

Bishnoi’s Journey and the Spin Factor in Indian Cricket

One thing you notice with Bishnoi is how hungry he stays for more, and that shows in every spell. You’d think missing two matches in a series would break his rhythm, but he just saw it as a chance to reset and sharpen his weapons. He’s open about it too. After the game, he said, "It’s good to have healthy competition in the team, which adds positive pressure. I used my break to recharge and refine my skills." That kind of attitude is exactly what you want from a young bowler who’s trying to carve out a spot among some seriously talented Indian spinners.

Bishnoi didn’t just add to his wicket tally; he played a key part in India wrapping up a dominant 133-run win and completing a 3-0 whitewash against Bangladesh. That kind of performance in a high-stakes match boosts his case as India’s go-to white-ball spinner when tournaments roll around. The depth in Indian cricket’s bowling stocks can be overwhelming, but Bishnoi’s numbers speak for themselves—consistently taking wickets and turning games, even when coming in with little match practice.

To put things in perspective, the names on this wickets milestone list are a who’s who of Indian T20 bowling—Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav. Bishnoi’s now firmly in that mix, and he got there quicker by age than any of them.

Cricket fans love to debate who should get those crucial overs in must-win games. Bishnoi’s rapid rise is making those discussions more interesting. If he keeps racking up these milestones—and stays grounded about his competition—the Indian team management has some tough choices ahead. But for now, Bishnoi’s youthful energy and knack for breakthroughs have pushed him into the spotlight as one of India’s most promising white-ball bowlers.