There is no doubt that Hardik Pandya is a big-match player who has given Team India many unforgettable moments. The latest highlight in the T20I career of Pandya took place in Dharamshala.
During the 3rd India vs South Africa T20I match, Hardik Pandya reached a major milestone by picking up his 100th T20I wicket.
This historic moment came in the seventh over of the game, where Pandya took the wicket of a dangerous-looking Tristan Stubbs. With this wicket, Pandya became only the third Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh on the list.
Before this match, Pandya had 99 wickets from 122 games. What made this achievement even more special is that Hardik became the first Indian cricket player ever to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is.
List of Indian Bowlers with 100 T20I Wickets
There are only three Indian Bowlers who have taken 100 wickets in the T20 format. In the first position is Arshdeep Singh, who, so far in his T20 career, has taken 109 wickets in 71 matches.
In the second position, we have Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken 101 T20I wickets in 81 matches, and recently Hardik Pandya joined this elite group when he took his 100th wicket during 3rd India vs South Africa T20I match.
| Bowler | Total Wickets | Matches | Date |
| Arshdeep Singh | 109 | 71 | September 2025 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 101 | 81 | December 9, 2025 |
| Hardik Pandya | 100 | 123 | December 14, 2025 |
FAQs
Q. Who was the player of the match in the 3rd India vs South Africa T20I match?
A. Arshdeep Singh was awarded the player of the match award in the 3rd India vs South Africa T20I match.
Q. When is the 4th India vs South Africa T20I match?
A. The 4th India vs South Africa T20I match will take place on 17 December 2025.