In a sport increasingly dominated by professionals, the all-rounder remains a coveted jewel. In the thrilling arena of T20 international cricket, Hardik Pandya only elevated himself to an even more exclusive echelon. During the 3rd t20i against South Africathe dynamic Indian star not only contributed; He became the first male pacer to achieve a unique record in world cricket.
Hardik Pandya achieves unique record in T20IS
Hardik reached close to 1000 runs and 100 wickets in T20IS. The stage was set in the crucial third match of the series when South Africa claimed the wicket, with a mix of aggression and skill, when tough. Tristan Stubbs. This dismissal wasn’t just another entry on the scorecard; It was his 100th T20I wicket marking an unusual statistical double completion. Having already crossed the 1000-run mark in T20IS earlier in his career, this wicket has cemented his place as India’s premier all-rounder.
First pace bowling to reach Feat
Although he is the first Indian to reach this milestone, Hardik’s achievement carries even more weight on the international stage. Only a handful of cricketers have managed the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in men’s T20IS history. What makes Hardik’s record particularly unique is his primary role as an all-round pace bowler.
Other lights that feature in this elite list are – Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), Prophet Muhammad (Afghanistan), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), and Virandeep singh (Malaysia) – all spin, all round. This makes him the first pace bowler in men’s T20I history to achieve this rare statistical feat. This is a Lime for his ability to contribute consistently with both bat and ball at high speeds and under great pressure.
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India’s Hundred Wicket Club in T20IS
In addition to his pair of all-rounders, Pandya also joined an exclusive Indian club by reaching 100 T20I wickets. He is now the third Indian bowler in men’s T20s to achieve this feat after the left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh and consistent Jasprit Bumrah. This further highlights his important contribution with the ball across a large number of matches.
