Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh made headlines not with the ball, but with the bat, showcasing his power-hitting skills for North Zone against East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Coming in at number 11, Arshdeep smashed 12 runs off just 2 balls at an incredible strike rate of 600, helping North Zone post 405 all out in the first innings. He later shared a snapshot of the scorecard on his Instagram handle with the cheeky caption: “Not bat for a No.11”.
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This match marked Arshdeep’s comeback to first-class cricket, having last played in 2024. Although he was part of the Indian squad across formats, he had limited game time. His return was impactful — not just with a quickfire cameo with the bat, but also with a wicket with the ball.
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He played a supporting role to Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, who stole the show with 4 wickets in 4 balls, finishing with 5/28 to give North Zone a commanding lead in the second innings.
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Arshdeep Singh is now set to lead India’s pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. While his main role will be with the ball, his unexpected batting heroics could prove valuable.. With his ability to clear the ropes with ease, Arshdeep adds unexpected depth to India’s lower order.
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