Hardik Pandya joins 200-wicket club in international cricket

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 23, 2025, 19:10 IST

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Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya claimed his 200th international wicket in a match against Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Pandya's crucial dismissals of Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel helped India limit Pakistan to 241 all out. Hardik now ranks 24th in India's all-time wicket-takers, with notable performances in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Hardik Pandya joins 200-wicket club in international cricket

Hardik Pandya. (Pic Credit - X)

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday reached a significant milestone, claiming his 200th international wicket across formats. He achieved this feat during India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan in Dubai.
Known for his explosive batting and effective seam bowling, Hardik has been a vital asset for India across all formats. He was at his best during the match, delivering an impressive spell of 2/31 in eight overs at an economy rate of 3.87. He dismissed Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam, who was in attacking form, and later removed a well-set Saud Shakeel, who had reached a half-century.
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In 216 international matches, Hardik has taken 200 wickets at an average of 30.76, with his best figures being 5/28 — his only five-wicket haul in international cricket. He currently ranks as the 24th-highest wicket-taker in Indian cricket history.

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In 11 Tests, he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 31.05, with a best of 5/28. His ODI record includes 89 wickets in 91 matches at an average of 35.26, with best figures of 4/24.
In T20Is, Hardik has claimed 94 wickets in 114 games at an average of 26.43, with a best of 4/16.

Hardik continues to shine against Pakistan in ODIs, now boasting 10 wickets at an average of 24.60, with his best figures of 2/31 coming in this high-stakes encounter.
On the match front, Saud Shakeel and skipper Mohammad Rizwan played gritty knocks to help Pakistan reach 241 all out against arch-rivals India.
Pakistan, the defending champions, opted to bat first in this must-win encounter after losing to New Zealand in their tournament opener. A defeat against India, who started with a win over Bangladesh, would severely dent their semi-final hopes.
After an early wobble, left-hander Shakeel (62) and Rizwan (46) steadied the innings with a slow but solid 104-run partnership for the third wicket. However, their dismissals triggered another collapse before a late cameo from Khushdil Shah (38) provided a much-needed boost on a sluggish pitch.
Pakistan's innings wrapped up in 49.4 overs, with India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav shining with figures of 3/40.

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