ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Which legend did Hardik surpass to reach 200 wickets against Pakistan?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Hardik Pandya etched his name in history by becoming only the sixth Indian cricketer to achieve the double of 4000 international runs and 200 wickets. The 31-year-old all-rounder reached the milestone during India's high-voltage clash against Pakistan on Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
With this feat, Hardik joins an elite club featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin—a testament to his all-round prowess.
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Indians with 4000+ runs and 200+ wickets in international cricket:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 runs, 201 wickets
- Kapil Dev – 9,031 runs, 687 wickets
- Ravi Shastri – 6,938 runs, 280 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja – 6,664 runs, 604 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 4,394 runs, 765 wickets
- Hardik Pandya – 4,149 runs, 200 wickets
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Milestone Unlocked ????
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Hardik's impact in the India-Pakistan clash
Hardik played a crucial role in India's victory, delivering a disciplined spell of 8 overs for 31 runs, picking up two key wickets.
His first scalp was Babar Azam (23 off 26 balls), breaking a 41-run opening stand with Imam-ul-Haq. The dismissal was followed by a fiery send-off from Hardik, a moment that quickly went viral.
Later, he removed Saud Shakeel (62 off 76 balls), who had put up a strong 104-run partnership with Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan. Hardik’s short ball forced Shakeel into a mistimed pull, leading to a comfortable catch for Axar Patel.
With both bat and ball, Hardik continues to establish himself as a key match-winner for India on the global stage.
