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Varun Chakravarthy's Milestone: How He Became India's 2nd Fastest to 50 T20I Wickets

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined an elite group by taking his 50th T20I wicket. He achieved this during the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamshala, finishing with figures of 2/34. This makes him the second-fastest Indian to reach this milestone, needing just 32 matches to do so. Only his teammate Kuldeep Yadav has done it faster among Indian bowlers.

Key Points: Varun Chakravarthy Reaches 50 T20I Wickets Milestone

  • Varun took 2/34 against South Africa to reach the 50-wicket landmark
  • He has 51 wickets in 32 T20Is with an impressive average of 15.00
  • He is the fourth-fastest spinner from Test nations in terms of balls taken
  • The milestone came as India bowled out South Africa for 117 in Dharamshala
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Varun Chakravarthy becomes 2nd fastest Indian to reach 50 T20I wickets

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy becomes the second-fastest Indian to take 50 T20I wickets, achieving the feat in 32 matches during the series against South Africa.

"After Kuldeep Yadav (in 30 matches), Varun is the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in terms of matches played. - Article"

Dharamshala, December 14

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy completed 50 T20I wickets, becoming the second fastest Indian to reach the milestone in terms of matches played.

Varun achieved this milestone during his side's third T20I against South Africa, taking 2/34 in four overs, dismissing Donovan Ferreira and Marco Jansen.

In 32 T20Is, he has taken 51 wickets at an average of 15.00, with two five-wicket hauls and best figures of 5/17 to his name.

After Kuldeep Yadav (in 30 matches), Varun is the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in terms of matches played.

In terms of balls taken to reach the milestone, he is the fourth-fastest amongst spin bowlers from Test-playing nations, with 672 balls taken. The fastest is Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (600 balls), and is followed by Kuldeep Yadav (638 balls).

Coming to the match, South Africa was put to bat by India, who won the toss. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals, with a fiery powerplay spell delivered by Arshdeep Singh (2/13) and Harshit Rana (2/34). Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav also picked two, leaving SA skipper Aiden Markram (61* in 46 balls, with six fours and two sixes) as their lone warrior as the Proteas were bundled out for 117 in 20 overs.

India needs to chase down 118 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, it's fantastic to see such depth in our spin bowling. Kuldeep and Varun together are a nightmare for any batting line-up. Great achievement in just 32 matches!
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Aditya G
His average of 15 is seriously impressive. But I hope he gets more consistent chances. Sometimes the team management seems unsure about him. He needs a long rope to truly settle.
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Priyanka N
Baap re! 50 wickets already? Time flies. Feels like he just debuted. That 5/17 against Bangladesh was something else. Hope he keeps this form for the World Cup next year. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The stats comparing him to Ajantha Mendis are fascinating. Mendis was unplayable for a while. If Varun can maintain this trajectory, he could be a legend in the making for India.
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Kavya N
Good performance, but let's not forget the entire bowling unit did well. Arshdeep's powerplay spell set it up. Team effort won the match, not just one player. On to the next one!

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