Indonesia’s Gede Priandana Becomes First Bowler to Take Five Wickets in a Single T20I Over

BALI: Indonesia’s 28-year-old cricketer, Gede Priandana, etched his name into the record books by becoming the first bowler in T20 International history to take five wickets in a single over. The historic feat came during a match against Cambodia in Bali, capturing the attention of the global cricketing community.

Priandana began the over with a sensational hat-trick, dismissing Shah Abrar Hussain, Nirmaljit Singh, and Chanthoeun Rathanak in consecutive deliveries. He then added two more wickets, conceding just one run in the entire over—a performance hailed as one of the most extraordinary in T20 cricket history.

Earlier in the match, Priandana had contributed six crucial runs with the bat, supporting his team’s total. Another standout performance came from Dharma Kesuma, who smashed 110 runs off just 68 balls, further boosting Indonesia’s impressive display.

This milestone underscores Indonesia’s rising prominence in international cricket and highlights the nation’s growing pool of talented players capable of producing world-class performances. Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are celebrating Priandana’s remarkable achievement, which is expected to inspire young players across emerging cricket nations.