Hardik Pandya scripts history, 1st Indian with 1000 T20I runs, 100 wickets

• Hardik Pandya became the first Indian to achieve 1000+ runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
• He achieved this feat on Sunday, December 14, in the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala.
• Pandya joins an elite global list of only five players to achieve the double of 1000+ runs and 100+ wickets in men's T20Is.
• He also became the third Indian to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
• In the match, India won the toss and opted to bowl, with South Africa struggling at 81/7 after 16 overs.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's unique T20I record highlights his irreplaceable all-round impact for India.