The T20 match against South Africa in Dharamsala will be a historic chapter for Indian cricket. On the same day, at the same ground, two Indian cricketers created two separate but equally glorious records. Hardik Pandya became the first Indian to set a milestone as an all-rounder, while Varun Chakraborty reached a bowling milestone in a swift manner. It was a day that cricket fans will remember for a long time.
Hardik Pandya: First Indian to score 1500 runs and 100 wickets
When Hardik Pandya dismissed Tristan Stubbs in the seventh over of South Africa’s innings in Dharamsala, it was not just a wicket that fell, it was the final straw for a great achievement. This wicket earned him his 100th wicket in T20. And with it, he completed a rare “double” – scoring 1,500 runs and taking 100 wickets in T20.
Hardik Pandya is the first Indian male cricketer to achieve this huge feat. The previous cricketers to reach this prestigious club are:
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Virandip Singh (Malaysia)
- Muhammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
- Sikandar Raja (Zimbabwe)
The club has a larger membership in women’s cricket, with stars like Pakistan’s Nida Dar, Australia’s Ellyse Perry and West Indies’ Hayley Mathews among its members.
Hardik still has another big goal ahead of him
Even though he did not bat in the Dharamsala match, Hardik still has a big record waiting for him. With just 61 more runs, he will achieve the feat of becoming the owner of 2,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. He will be only the third male cricketer in the world to reach this height, which will be another proof of his all-rounder ability.
Varun Chakravarty: Second place in the list of fastest Indian bowlers
If Hardik’s day was the culmination of a long series of consistent performances, then Varun Chakravarty‘s success was relatively rapid. He took 2 important wickets for just 11 runs in four overs in Dharamsala.
Varun is now the second fastest Indian bowler to take 50 wickets in T20 Internationals. By reaching this milestone in just 32 matches, he has surpassed Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat in 33 matches. Kuldeep Yadav tops the list of fastest Indian bowlers to take 50 T20 wickets, having done so in 30 matches. Varun’s achievement speaks volumes about the effectiveness of his bowling arsenal and his quick integration into the national team.
Match Background and Future Prospects
The original article mentioned that Hardik’s record could have happened earlier at Mullanpur, if he had done well in the previous match. This highlights the fact that even great cricketers fail to live up to expectations from time to time, but consistent good performance definitely brings the desired results one day. The match in Dharamsala was that awaited moment for him.
In this era of T20 cricket, the value of a true all-rounder is immense. When Hardik Pandya takes the bat or the ball in his hand, he not only adds runs or wickets, but also boosts the team’s morale and confidence manifold. This new milestone of his is not only a record for Indian cricket, but also an inspiration for the young all-rounders.
The day in Dharamsala will be written in golden letters in the history of Indian cricket. While Hardik Pandya is becoming the “first Indian all-rounder” to reach the milestone of 1500 runs and 100 wickets, Varun Chakraborty is cementing his place in the race to take the “fastest 50 wickets”. This is not just a personal achievement, but a shining example of the depth and talent of the entire Indian cricket team. These records from Dharamsala are a testament to India’s growing strength in this fastest format of cricket. The role of these record-breaking players seems to be very important for India in the upcoming World Cup and other major tournaments. Read more
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