In the 34th IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Arshdeep Singh historic record was made as he became the all-time leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in IPL history. With this, Arshdeep overtook experienced spinner Piyush Chawla to move to the number one position.
Arshdeep Singh Breaks Piyush Chawla’s Record
In his spell against RCB, Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets for 23 runs in 3 overs, his overall count reaching 86 wickets for Punjab Kings. This was an incredible feat that left him surpassing Piyush Chawla’s record of 84 wickets for PBKS.
Most Wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arshdeep Singh | 86* |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | 84 |
| 3 | Sandeep Sharma | 73 |
| 4 | Axar Patel | 61 |
| 5 | Mohammed Shami | 58 |
From ₹20 Lakh Rookie to ₹18 Crore Star
Arshdeep Singh’s IPL experience is nothing but inspirational. He debuted for Punjab Kings in IPL 2019, joining the team at a base price of ₹20 lakh. Through years of consistent balling, he earned a spot in Team India and a life-changing payday.
In the IPL 2025 auction, PBKS had tremendous belief in Arshdeep and retained him at ₹18 crore, making him one of the highest-paid cricketers in the history of the franchise.
IPL 2025 Performance So Far
Arshdeep has been in excellent form in IPL 2025, picking up 10 wickets in 7 appearances to date. His outstanding performances have moved Arshdeep up the Purple Cap list into the top 10, and by the end, he can probably top the table as well.
PBKS vs RCB Match Recap
In a rain-curtailed 14-over match:
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RCB played first, making 95/9 in their innings.
Tim David scored 48 off 25 balls, with 9 RCB batsmen not reaching double figures.
Punjab chased the target in 12.1 overs in reply, with Nehal Wadhera making an unbeaten 33.
Arshdeep’s early wickets were instrumental in keeping RCB under pressure to a low score, setting up PBKS for their easy victory.
Key Takeaways – Arshdeep Singh Historic Record For PBKS
Arshdeep Singh becomes Punjab Kings’ highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Surpasses Piyush Chawla’s long-standing record.
Has taken 86 wickets for PBKS since debuting in 2019.
Bought for ₹18 crore in IPL 2025 auction.
Currently has 10 wickets in 7 matches this season.
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