Top 5 T20I performances by Indian bowlers in 2025 ft. Kuldeep Yadav
Several Indian bowlers delivered outstanding performances in T20Is throughout the year. In this feature, we highlight the top five T20I performances by Indian bowlers in 2025
Team India enjoyed a memorable year in T20Is in 2025. They played 21 matches, winning 15 and losing only three. One match ended in a tie, while two produced no result. As a result, the Men in Blue finished the year with a win percentage of 71.42 in the T20I format.
India began the year with a dominant 4–1 series win against England at home and ended 2025 with a 3–1 home series victory over South Africa. Between these two series, they won the Asia Cup in the UAE without losing a single match, registering six wins and one tie. Team India also defeated Australia 2–1 in a rain-affected series in Australia.
Several Indian bowlers delivered outstanding performances in T20Is throughout the year. In this feature, we highlight the top five T20I performances by Indian bowlers in 2025.
5. Varun Chakaravarthy (4–53) vs South Africa, Ahmedabad
Leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is in 2025. He played 20 matches and took 36 wickets at an average of 13.19 and an economy rate of 7.08. His figures of 4–53 came in India’s last T20I of the year against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India were defending 231 runs, and Varun’s four wickets helped them win the match by 30 runs.
Varun struck in his first over when Reeza Hendricks (13) was caught at midwicket. He conceded 23 runs in his second over to Dewald Brevis and Quinton de Kock but bounced back strongly. He dismissed Aiden Markram (6) and Donovan Ferreira (0) on consecutive balls and later removed George Linde (16) with a wrong’un.
4. Harshit Rana (3–33) vs England, Pune
Young fast bowler Harshit Rana played six T20Is in 2025 and took seven wickets. His best figures of 3–33 came on his debut against England in Pune. India won the fourth T20I of the series by 15 runs.
Defending a target of 181, Harshit made an impact as a concussion substitute. With his second ball, he dismissed Liam Livingstone (9), who edged to the wicketkeeper. Jacob Bethell (6) was next, miscuing an off-cutter to long-on. Harshit took his third wicket when Jamie Overton (19) edged a length delivery onto his stumps.
3. Arshdeep Singh (3–35) vs Australia, Hobart
Arshdeep Singh was India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, despite missing a few matches in 2025. When given the chance, he delivered strong performances. His spell of 3–35 against Australia in Hobart earned him the Player of the Match award.
India bowled first and restricted Australia to 186 for 6. Arshdeep struck in the opening over by dismissing Travis Head (6). He then removed Josh Inglis (1), who was caught at fine leg. His third wicket came when Marcus Stoinis (64) was caught at long-on. India chased down 187 runs and won by five wickets.
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2. Varun Chakaravarthy (5–24) vs England, Rajkot
Varun Chakaravarthy was the only Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in T20Is in 2025. He returned outstanding figures of 5–24 against England in Rajkot. Varun was named Player of the Match, even though India failed to chase a target of 172.
He began by dismissing Jos Buttler (24), who was caught behind. Jamie Smith (6) was caught at deep midwicket, while Jamie Overton (0) was bowled first ball by a quicker delivery. Varun then removed Brydon Carse (3) and Jofra Archer (0) to complete a memorable spell.
1. Kuldeep Yadav (4–30) vs Pakistan, Dubai
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav had an excellent year in T20Is. He played 10 matches and picked up 21 wickets at an average of 10.23 and an economy rate of 7.04. His standout performance came in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai, where he claimed figures of 4–30.
Bowling first, India restricted Pakistan to 146 runs. Kuldeep dismissed Saim Ayub (14), caught at backward point, and then removed Salman Agha (8). He trapped Shaheen Shah Afridi (0) lbw with a googly and completed his spell by having Faheem Ashraf (0) caught at long-off.
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