Top 3 best bowling figures in their T20I encounters

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023, a key series between India and Ireland will be played. The three Twenty20 Internationals are scheduled for August 18, 20, and 23, set to take place after the conclusion of the five-match series against West Indies. 

With Hardik Pandya likely to be rested for the series due to workload, the selection committee are possibly thinking of Suryakumar Yadav to lead the side in the absence of the all-rounder. There have been a few memorable bowling spells when these two met. 

Here are the Top 3 best bowling figures in their T20I encounters—

3. 4/35 – Peter Chase in Dublin (Malahide) in 2018  

At Malahide in Dublin, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s outstanding opening partnership of 160 provided the foundation for India’s solid total of 208/5 before their wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal won the match by 76 runs.

In the last over of the first innings, Peter Chase was very effective, taking out MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. He finished the innings with 4/35. In reply to the 209 target, the hosts were never in control as they finished their innings for 132/9. 

2. 4/21 – Kuldeep Yadav in Dublin (Malahide) in 2018 

In the opening Twenty20 International in Dublin, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal threw a web around the Irish batters as India crushed the hosts by a huge score of 76 runs. The whole Ireland batting order was destroyed by Chahal and Kuldeep, who combined for seven wickets. 

Except for James Shannon’s 60 off 35, none of the Irish batsmen was confident as they attempted to chase down the massive 209 total, and in the end, they could only muster 132 for 9 in 20 overs. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, the Indian openers, put up a 160-run partnership while batting first, both reaching a half-century. Kuldeep’s 4/21 in the game is currently his second-best performance in the format.

1. 4/19 – Zaheer Khan in Nottingham in 2009

In the last 2009 T20 World Cup encounter of Group A played at Trent Bridge, India defeated Ireland by an eight-wicket margin thanks to the four wickets captured by Zaheer Khan. 

In the 18-over match that was cut short by rain, Zaheer (4-19), who was recovering from a shoulder injury, tore through the Irish top order, claiming three wickets in just seven deliveries. Ireland was invited to bat first, Jeremy Bray was bowled with a stinging yorker and became Zaheer’s first victim. The next player was William Porterfield, who beat Zaheer’s ball to Yusuf Pathan at the first slip. In the same over, Andre Botha was caught by Pathan and ruled out.