Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: All-rounder Arshdeep Singh produced a defining moment in the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kings Punjab as he struck twice in two balls to join the elite club of left-arm pacers with 100 or more IPL wickets.With this, the 27-year-old pacer became the first PBKS bowler to complete 100 IPL wickets, with Piyush Chawla’s 84 as the next best on the list.The milestone came in dramatic fashion at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Arshdeep first dismissed Ryan Rickelton with a delivery down the leg side which was bowled straight into the hands of Shashank Singh at deep square leg. It wasn’t his best ball but he got it done and more importantly brought up his 100th IPL wicket.
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