Fri. Jan 31st, 2025

Arjun Tendulkar's 50th Wicket in White-Ball Cricket

He entered a very prominent milestone in his career by taking 50 wickets in the white-ball format. Left-hand pacer representing Goa here has accomplished this milestone recently in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, adding to a private experience in the journey to being a cricketer. We are talking of the son of God of Cricket, Arjun Tendulkar, who sums up all the words.

A Historic Achievement in White-Ball Cricket

During a match against Odisha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Arjun hit the landmark of 50 wickets in his white-ball career. In this match, the young pacer captured three wickets to take his running tally to 51 across 41 white-ball matches. Although he went wicketless in his second game against Haryana, his earlier performance against Odisha was enough to complete the milestone.

Arjun’s White-Ball Statistics

Format	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy Rate
T20s	24	27	25.12	8.01
List A	17	24	27.58	5.32
Total	41	51	26.02	6.56

Consistency in various formats has been momentous for Arjun. In fact, his performances in T20s and List A matches only add to the reputation of the young rising pacer. He is eager to sharpen his skills to become a strike bowler on the cricket ground.

Early Days and Career Development

He started his journey into cricket with Mumbai at an age group level. He debuted for the senior Mumbai side in the 2020/21 season. The major shift came when Arjun moved to Goa in the 2022/23 season and continued doing his thing in first-class and List-A formats.

Arjun’s magic is not confined to one-day cricket. He played in 17 Tests, claiming 37 wickets, which included a lone five-wicket haul. That shows all-around potential in First-Class cricket batting and bowling.

Arjun’s Red-Ball Stats

Format	Matches	Wickets	Runs	5-Wkt Haul
First-Class	17	37	532	1

Climbing Ladders

Despite showing promise in the initial stages of his career, Arjun was left out of Goa’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy team due to poor performances. His bowling went awry as he leaked runs in several matches, and he was also not considered for the Twenty20 team. Yet, he was impressive in his reaction to the adversity. He didn’t lose heart but worked hard and came back, claiming his 50th wicket in the recent Vijay Hazare Tournament.

During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Against Mumbai: 48 runs in 4 Overs.
Against Services: 19 runs in 3 Overs.
Against Andhra Pradesh: 36 runs in 3.4 Overs.

As these performances led to his temporary exclusion, the young pacer’s zeal to improve and make a comeback proved his resilience.

Arjun’s Milestone and IPL 2025

Another showcase of his talent viewed by many as the pivotal moment in Arjun’s career in the Indian Premier League occurred in 2025. Mumbai has brought back Arjun from the auction for INR 30 lakhs, after which the franchise has seen it fit to invest in him because of what he can produce, especially when he showcases his performances in List A and Twenty20 formats. In his last match for the IPL, he dazzled with a four-wicket haul in List A as well as T20 – a feat that would undoubtedly amaze and make his franchise happy.

The IPL ‘25 season presents Arjun with a fresh opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level of domestic cricket and further develop his craft as a left-arm pacer.

Comparison with Father, Sachin Tendulkar

It’s such a fun comparison between the cricket careers of Arjun and his legendary father, Sachin Tendulkar. Though Sachin is best known for his high batting standards, he also left an indelible impact with the ball in his limited-overs career. He has taken 71 wickets in First-Class matches and 201 wickets in List-A cricket with two five-wicket hauls in ODIs.

Still, very much in his budding days, Arjun has already managed to get himself a five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy cricket and continues to grow. His ability to adapt to different formats and his resilience after setbacks mirror the journey of many successful cricketers, including his father.

Looking Ahead: Arjun’s Future in Cricket

The juncture for Arjun Tendulkar’s 50th wicket is indeed promising, marking the beginning of a cricketing career to watch out for. With an IPL contract in his pocket and some excellent performance in domestic cricket, he is poised to make a name for himself. His resilience and work ethic showed through by overcoming setbacks that prove this boy is absolutely committed to building his legacy distinct from his father’s achievements.

Moving ahead, Arjun would want to work on improving his consistency in T20 cricket, so he could turn into a dependable bowler for Mumbai Indians and Goa. He has a promising future in cricket, and fans will be looking closely as his journey continues.