Sun Apr 20 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Arshdeep Singh Makes History, Becomes Punjab Kings’ Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL
**Bengaluru, India** – Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh etched his name in IPL history during his team’s match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. With his first wicket of the match, Singh surpassed Piyush Chawla to become the highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in the tournament’s history.
Singh finished the match with impressive figures of 2/23 from his three overs. His two wickets brought his overall tally for Punjab Kings to 86, surpassing Chawla’s previous record of 84.
The 2025 IPL auction saw the Punjab Kings invest heavily in Singh, acquiring him for a staggering 18 crore rupees. His journey with the franchise began in 2019, when he was drafted for a base price of 20 lakh rupees. Consistent strong performances over three years led to his selection for the Indian national team and a significant salary increase to 4 crore rupees by the Punjab Kings.
Currently, Singh has 10 wickets in 7 matches this season, placing him in the top 10 of the Purple Cap race.
In the match itself, RCB, batting first, managed 96 runs in their allotted 14 overs. Tim David’s 50 off 26 balls proved to be a bright spot for the team.
First Piper 