Varun Chakravarthy has done something no Indian bowler has ever done before. The mystery spinner from Tamil Nadu took wickets in 18 consecutive T20I matches, breaking Arshdeep Singh’s record of 17.
He achieved this historic feat during India’s Super 8 match against South Africa at the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 23, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Just a few days before, Varun had equalled Arshdeep’s record against the Netherlands. Now, he has gone past it and made history. This record shows just how consistently Varun has been taking wickets for India in T20 cricket.
Varun Chakravarthy Breaks Record in India vs South Africa Super 8 Match at T20 World Cup 2026
Varun Chakravarthy sealed his record-breaking moment during India’s Super 8 match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 23, 2026. When he picked up his wicket in this match, he officially became the first Indian bowler to take wickets in 18 consecutive T20Is.
Just five days earlier, on February 18, Varun had equalled Arshdeep Singh’s record of 17 consecutive T20Is with wickets during India’s group stage match against the Netherlands. He did not stop there. Against South Africa, he went one better and broke the record completely, writing his name in Indian cricket history forever.
A New Benchmark in India’s T20I Bowling History
Varun Chakravarthy has made history by taking wickets in 18 consecutive T20I matches, breaking Arshdeep Singh’s record of 17. What makes this special is that Varun is a spinner — taking wickets consistently in T20 cricket as a spinner is no easy task. But Varun has done it match after match, proving he is one of the most reliable and dangerous bowlers India has ever had in T20I cricket.
| Player | Consecutive T20Is With Wickets | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 18* | 2025–26 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 17 | 2024–25 |
| Ashish Nehra | 13 | 2016 |
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Can Varun Chakravarthy Keep Making History at T20 World Cup 2026?
India has been unbeaten in the T20 World Cup 2026 so far, and Varun Chakravarthy has been a big reason for that. Alongside Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, he has formed one of the most feared spin attacks in the tournament. As India pushes for a semifinal spot, Varun will once again be their most important bowler.
The big question now is, can he keep extending his record-breaking streak? If his recent form is anything to go by, the answer is yes. For India, Varun Chakravarthy is not just a bowler anymore, he is their match-winner.
