Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has bowled more wides and no-balls than any other bowler in T20 Internationals. According to the latest statistics, he has conceded 150 such deliveries in the format, which puts him at the top of the list.
In cricket, even a small mistake by a bowler can change the outcome of a match. This matters even more in T20 Internationals, where every run counts and the momentum of a game can shift within a few deliveries. Wides and no-balls give the opposition extra runs and put added pressure on the bowling side.
Arshdeep Singh Leads the Wides and No-Balls List in T20Is
Arshdeep's total of 150 includes 132 wides and 18 no-balls. The numbers show that while he remains a key part of India's pace attack in the shortest format, his accuracy has cost his team extra runs over the course of his T20I career.
Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman sits in second place with 146 wides and no-balls. Ireland's Mark Adair is third on the list with 143 such deliveries.
Top 5 Bowlers With Most Wides and No-Balls in T20Is
- Arshdeep Singh (India) — 150 (132 wides, 18 no-balls)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) — 146
- Mark Adair (Ireland) — 143
The list places three bowlers from three different teams at the top, showing that the problem of extra deliveries is not limited to one side. For bowlers who play a lot of T20I cricket, these numbers build up quickly, because even one bad over in this format can prove costly.
Our Take: Why This Stat Matters for Arshdeep Singh
To put it plainly, leading a list like this is not the kind of record any bowler wants. Wides and no-balls are free runs, and in T20 cricket, free runs often decide close games. Arshdeep Singh is a talented young bowler, but this statistic points to a clear area he needs to fix — his control at the start and death of an innings.
In our view, readers should see this as a wake-up call rather than a final judgment. Arshdeep is still early in his career, and accuracy is a skill that can be improved with practice and better game awareness. If he cuts down on these extra deliveries, his overall bowling numbers will look much stronger.
For fans, this list is a reminder of how fine the margins are in T20 Internationals. A bowler's spell is not just about wickets — it is also about discipline. The bowler who gives away the fewest free runs often ends up on the winning side.
