IND vs SA: Hardik Pandya completed a ‘special century’ in Dharamshala, became the first Indian to achieve such a feat.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has completed 100 wickets in T20 International by taking the wicket of Tristan Stubbs in the third T20 match against South Africa. By achieving this feat in the match played on 14 December 2025 in Dharamshala, he became the third bowler from India to achieve this feat. Before this, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have reached this milestone.

Pandya’s historic achievement

Actually, Hardik started with 99 wickets and got his 100th wicket by dismissing Stubbs. He is the first Indian to score a special century of more than 1500 runs and 100 wickets in T20I.

🚨 HARDIK CREATED HISTORY 🚨

– Hardik Pandya becomes the first Indian to have 1000+ runs & 100+ wickets in T20I International History. pic.twitter.com/hc7T7zlRqJ

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) December 14, 2025

For your information, players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi and Sikandar Raza have achieved this feat at the world level. Among women, players like Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine are in this list.

Pandya first Indian to achieve special feat

Hardik Pandya has become the first player for India to take 1000 runs and 100 wickets in T20. No player before him could accomplish this feat.

match summary

The series was tied at 1-1. India won the toss and chose to bowl first. This achievement of Hardik came in the strong position of the team. His all-round performance has always been important for the team.

Other Indian records

Hardik is the third player for India to take 100 wickets in T20I. Arshdeep was the first to achieve this feat, while Bumrah achieved it in this series.

Deepti Sharma is the only Indian among women who has achieved this feat. This achievement reflects Hardik’s dedication and contribution to the team. He is unique as a fast bowling all-rounder.