In the third T20I match against South Africa, Team India's Varun Chakaravarthy is set to achieve a new feat in the format. Here's all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
Updated On: 2025-12-14 04:34 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
The third T20I match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Sunday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala
In the third T20I match against South Africa, Team India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is falling short of just one wicket to complete his tally of 50 scalps in the format's history
So far, in 31 matches in T20Is, he has taken 49 wickets at an average of 15.38, at a stunning economy rate of 6.88, with two five-fors and best figures of five wickets for 17 runs
Only spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Ajantha Mendis and Imran Tahir have 50 or more wickets at a better average than Varun's 15.38 amongst all ICC Full Member nations, according to ESPNCricinfo
Kuldeep's 88 wickets in 49 matches have the best average of 13.34, with three four-fers and two five-wicket hauls to his name
