Hardik Pandya bags 100 T20I wickets, joins Arshdeep, Bumrah

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News18•15-12-2025, 07:50
Hardik Pandya bags 100 T20I wickets, joins Arshdeep, Bumrah
- •India defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the 3rd T20, taking a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series.
- •Hardik Pandya became the 3rd Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets, following Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah.
- •Varun Chakravarthy achieved the milestone of 50 T20I wickets during the same match.
- •Abhishek Sharma (35 off 18) and Tilak Varma (26 not out) guided India to chase down the 118-run target.
- •The article criticizes Shubman Gill's T20 performance and selection, questioning his suitability for the format despite repeated chances.
Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's 100 T20I wickets and India's series lead spark team selection debate.
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