Varun Chakravarthy has etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming the first-ever Indian bowler to claim the most wickets in a T20 International bilateral series. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by renowned bowlers Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi, who both claimed 9 wickets in bilateral series. After the match on November 14, 2024, Varun has taken 10 wickets, a new milestone that sets him apart. With the fourth match of the series still to come, fans are hopeful that Varun will continue his stellar form and add even more wickets to his tally.
At 33 years old, Varun Chakravarthy has broken a significant record. Ravichandran Ashwin had set the previous benchmark in 2016 with 9 wickets against Sri Lanka, followed by Ravi Bishnoi in 2023, who achieved the same feat against Australia. However, in the recent match, Varun surpassed them by taking two wickets, pushing his total to 10.
In the Third T20, Varun Dismisses Reza Hendricks and Aiden Markram
In the third T20 of the series, Varun Chakravarthy claimed the wickets of South Africa’s opener Reza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram. Hendricks (21) was stumped by Samson, and Markram (29) was caught by Ramandeep, both falling to Varun’s excellent bowling.
Varun’s exceptional form in the series is undeniable, with 10 wickets to his name so far. He began with a three-wicket haul in the first T20, followed by a five-wicket performance in the second. Now, in the third T20, he added another two wickets, firmly establishing himself as one of India’s most effective T20 bowlers.
