"Free ke runs le lo, no ball le lo" - Fans react as Arshdeep Singh concedes 51 runs in 1st IND vs NZ T20I

Arshdeep Singh had an off day in the first T20I between India and New Zealand at the JSCA International Complex in Ranchi on Friday, January 27.

The young left-arm pacer conceded 51 runs in his four overs as the visitors posted 176/6 in their stipulated 20 overs. Daryl Mitchell smashed 27 runs off Arshdeep's final over, including three sixes and a boundary. In the process, Mitchell registered a 26-ball half-century, his fourth in the T20Is.

Meanwhile, this was the second instance of Arshdeep conceding 50-plus runs in his T20 career. He is the second Indian bowler to concede this unwanted record more than once. Only Yuzvendra Chahal is ahead on the list, going for more than 50 runs on three occasions.

Fans slammed Arshdeep for his sub-par performance in Ranchi. While many reckon that he is fairly overrated as a death-over specialist, others feel he is far off the form that he showed in the IPL while playing for the Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Here are some of the reactions:

Drink Cricket 🏏

@Abdullah__Neaz

Dinda Academy CEO has welcomed Arshdeep Singh.

#ArshdeepSingh #INDvNZ

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Dinda Academy CEO has welcomed Arshdeep Singh.

#ArshdeepSingh #INDvNZ https://t.co/22AeINYYOu

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Arshdeep Singh knows fans watch bilateral series for entertainment.

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Arshdeep Singh knows fans watch bilateral series for entertainment.

Farid Khan

@_FaridKhan

A lot of criticism on Arshdeep Singh already, he's quite young and will learn with time. He's a bowler who's dangerous when the conditions are favouring him and when he's getting movement off the pitch, it's clear that he struggles when conditions are batting friendly. #INDvNZ

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A lot of criticism on Arshdeep Singh already, he's quite young and will learn with time. He's a bowler who's dangerous when the conditions are favouring him and when he's getting movement off the pitch, it's clear that he struggles when conditions are batting friendly. #INDvNZ

Vishal.

@SPORTYVISHAL

Arshdeep Singh in India's team, under - [Just for fun]

Rohit's Captaincy Others Captaincy

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Arshdeep Singh in India's team, under - [Just for fun]

Rohit's Captaincy Others Captaincy https://t.co/TV6Oyz2sLS

Aditya

@Adityakrsaha

PBKS wala Arshdeep Singh

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PBKS wala Arshdeep Singh https://t.co/gsvJeDK4L3

Kanishka

@Kanishka018

Arshdeep Singh throwing no ball in every match 🙂 #NZvsIND

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Arshdeep Singh throwing no ball in every match 🙂 #NZvsIND https://t.co/erpSatOCge

Kamal Tiwari

@iKamalTiwari

‘उधर ही रुको- मैंने तुम्हारे कोटे के रन भी देकर आऊँगा’ #arshdeepsingh

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‘उधर ही रुको- मैंने तुम्हारे कोटे के रन भी देकर आऊँगा’ #arshdeepsingh https://t.co/kIXE0hm9zO

Drink Cricket 🏏

@Abdullah__Neaz

Arshdeep Singh in the last few matches.

#ArshdeepSingh #INDvNZ

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Arshdeep Singh in the last few matches.

#ArshdeepSingh #INDvNZ https://t.co/b0KGykRiho

Gabbar

@GabbbarSingh

Arshdeep Singh reminds me of those helpless medium pacers in the 90s clobbered by Jayasuriya & Kaluvitharna.

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Arshdeep Singh reminds me of those helpless medium pacers in the 90s clobbered by Jayasuriya & Kaluvitharna.

𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐆𝐨𝐝😡

@LordGod188

Unpopular opinion:
Mohsin Khan is a better bowler than Arshdeep Singh.
#IndvsNZ

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Unpopular opinion:
Mohsin Khan is a better bowler than Arshdeep Singh.
#IndvsNZ https://t.co/Ur8YBiA83U

Ankit

@revengeseeker07

Arshdeep Singh today
#INDVsNZT20

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Arshdeep Singh today 💀
#INDVsNZT20 https://t.co/cY8vdZ3agS

Virat_Spare

@Virat__spare

That too in just 24 deliveries

#NoBalls #arshdeepsingh #INDVsNZT20

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That too in just 24 deliveries 🔥

#NoBalls #arshdeepsingh #INDVsNZT20 https://t.co/oBRqLq3i5i

Mayank

@kmayank9

Arshdeep Singh going off the boil in the last few games. Not helping his chances with so many no-balls. #INDvNZ

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Arshdeep Singh going off the boil in the last few games. Not helping his chances with so many no-balls. #INDvNZ

Patarkar Popatlal

@Toofaanexpress

Mera da kare acchi bowling

#INDvNZ #arshdeepsingh

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Mera ❤da kare acchi bowling

#INDvNZ #arshdeepsingh https://t.co/h1mNNcgPUq

Abhishek Gaharwar

@Lawyer_AbhiSe

आज #arshdeepsingh को कोई कुछ नहीं बोलेगा

#INDVsNZT20

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आज #arshdeepsingh को कोई कुछ नहीं बोलेगा

#INDVsNZT20 https://t.co/DClm629pRw

Pct devotee (mostly shadabs🥀)

@PctDevotee

ARSHDEEP SINGH <<<<3
Thank u for making me feel like nz can win🥹

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ARSHDEEP SINGH <<<<3
Thank u for making me feel like nz can win🥹👍 https://t.co/c5SLq35uQT

Shashank

@Shashank97says

Arshdeep Singh - A superstar in making

#INDvNZ #INDvsNZ

Arshdeep Singh - A superstar in making 😹

#INDvNZ #INDvsNZ https://t.co/CcxH3igrV2

Hamxa

@hamxaalyani

Well played pajii

51 of just 24 Balls at the strike rate of 212🥵

#INDVsNZT20
#arshdeepsingh

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Well played pajii

51 of just 24 Balls at the strike rate of 212🔥🔥🥵

#INDVsNZT20
#arshdeepsingh https://t.co/UlBnc9KjQ1

anay

@GoneTheNextBall

I'm worried about arshdeep singh bros mental health

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I'm worried about arshdeep singh bros mental health https://t.co/KXfseLxCQN

Akku👑

@marina_vine

Shaheen SE better hai #arshdeepsingh

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Shaheen SE better hai 😭💀#arshdeepsingh https://t.co/Exu2GVs1lx

Dinesh Lilawat

@ImDL45

Arshdeep Singh silently becoming overrated in T20 format.

Doing same mistakes again and again, literally in every match.

Not acceptable!!

#INDvNZ #arshdeepsingh

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Arshdeep Singh silently becoming overrated in T20 format.

Doing same mistakes again and again, literally in every match.

Not acceptable!!

#INDvNZ #arshdeepsingh https://t.co/otKNAlRtbF

Earlier in the day, Devon Conway steadied the ship for the Kiwis after Washington Sundar's double-wicket over. Reeling at 43/2, Conway, who has been in superb form, led the counter-attack with a half-century.

He got out after a well-made 52 off 35 balls, a knock studded with seven boundaries and a six before Mitchell took over the baton and tore apart the Indian bowlers to post a challenging total.

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India lose early wickets in the run chase

Chasing a mammoth 177-run target, the Men in Blue were reduced to 15/3 with Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, and Rahul Tripathi back in the hut. While Tripathi got out for a duck, Gill and Ishan managed to score seven and four runs, respectively.

Since then, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya have steadied the ship with a decent partnership for the fourth wicket. At the time of writing, the hosts were 63/3 at the end of nine overs.

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