Hardik Pandya Milestone: As the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage heats up, all eyes are on Dubai International Stadium, where India will take on Bangladesh in a high-stakes encounter on September 24. Both teams come into this clash with one Super Four win each, and a victory tonight could all but seal a place in the final on September 28.
While the spotlight is firmly on the match, there’s an added layer of excitement – Hardik Pandya, India’s premier all-rounder, stands on the verge of achieving a historic milestone that no cricketer has ever reached before.
Hardik Pandya Set to Etch His Name in T20I History
India’s dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya is just three wickets away from completing 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. With 97 wickets in 118 T20Is so far, a strong bowling performance against Bangladesh could see him become only the second Indian cricketer to reach this coveted milestone.
Currently, Arshdeep Singh holds the record for the most T20I wickets by an Indian, having taken his 100th wicket earlier in the tournament during India’s match against Oman.
But what makes Hardik’s feat even more special is the unique all-round achievement he’s on the verge of securing.
Hardik Pandya's bowling against Pakistan in T20Is is phenomenal! With 15 wickets in just 8 innings, he’s proved to be a lethal weapon. His impact in big matches is truly remarkable! 🔥🏏 #HardikPandyapic.twitter.com/aRF1C4cWmi
— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) September 21, 2025
A First in T20I Cricket – Across the Globe
Hardik Pandya is not only a dependable bowler but also a powerful batter in the middle order. He has already scored 1,820 runs in T20Is, including five half-centuries, and now stands on the brink of becoming the first Indian cricketer to score over 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in T20I cricket.
Even more significantly, if Hardik achieves this, he will become the first pace-bowling all-rounder in the world to reach both 100 T20I wickets and 1,500+ runs, a truly unprecedented record in men’s T20I cricket.
So far, only two players – Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Nabi have reached this elite double, but both are spin-bowling all-rounders. If Hardik succeeds tonight, he will carve his name as the first-ever fast-bowling all-rounder to do so.
Hardik’s Growing Legacy
Since making his T20I debut, Hardik has evolved into one of India’s most reliable match-winners. His ability to deliver under pressure with both bat and ball has been key to India’s recent success in white-ball cricket.
Now, standing on the edge of T20I history, Hardik has the chance to add another feather to his cap – one that no fast-bowling all-rounder in world cricket has ever worn.
As India and Bangladesh lock horns in Dubai, the stakes are already sky-high. But for Hardik Pandya, there’s more than just a place in the final at stake – there’s cricketing history waiting to be made.
