Hardik Pandya is on the verge of reaching 100 T20I wickets in today’s match against South Africa. Discover his journey, milestones, and how he compares to the fastest bowlers in T20I cricket.

Hardik Pandya is all set to reach a significant career milestone in the second T20I between India and South Africa at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh later today. As one of India’s most explosive all-rounders, Pandya has been a key figure with both bat and ball in recent years. His ability to turn a game around with his powerful batting and vital breakthroughs has made him indispensable in T20 cricket.

Pandya recently returned to action following an injury sustained during the Asia Cup. He made an instant impact by scoring a quickfire 59 and taking a wicket in the second innings of India’s previous match. Interestingly, that wicket brought Pandya closer to an incredible achievement in T20I cricket — a milestone that only two Indian cricketers have accomplished recently.

Pandya Eyes 100 T20I Wickets: A Rare Achievement

Hardik Pandya is just one wicket away from becoming the third Indian cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. With 99 T20I wickets to his name, Pandya will reach this remarkable milestone if he claims a wicket against South Africa in today’s match. To date, only Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have managed to cross the 100-wicket mark for India in T20Is.

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Jasprit Bumrah, in fact, reached his 100th T20I wicket in the first match of this series, achieving the feat in just 78 innings. If Pandya manages to get his 100th wicket today, it will come in his 122nd match, after playing 110 innings — a notable achievement for an all-rounder.

Fastest Players to 100 T20I Wickets

While Pandya’s achievement is impressive, several other cricketers have reached 100 T20I wickets faster than him. Here’s a look at the top five players who have made the quickest journey to 100 T20I wickets:

1. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 53 matches

2. Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal) – 54 matches

3. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – 63 matches

4. Arshdeep Singh (India) – 64 matches

5. Alpesh Ramjani (Uganda) – 64 matches

While Pandya’s achievement may not be the fastest, it still highlights his consistency and importance as an all-rounder in T20I cricket. With his all-round capabilities, he continues to play a crucial role for India, and if he claims a wicket today, he will join an elite group of players to reach the 100-wicket mark in T20I cricket.

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Will Pandya Reach the Milestone?

The playing XIs for the second T20I between India and South Africa have yet to be revealed, but based on his recent performance, it is highly likely that Pandya will be in the lineup. If he takes a wicket today, it will be a moment to celebrate for both him and Indian cricket fans.

Stay tuned for updates as Pandya looks to achieve a significant milestone in his T20I career.