Five wickets, one over: Gede Priandana scripts historic T20I moment for Indonesia

BALI (Web Desk) – Indonesia fast bowler Gede Priandana scripted a historic moment in international cricket on Tuesday by becoming the first player to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 international, across both men’s and women’s formats.

The 28-year-old right-arm seamer achieved the landmark during the opening T20I of an eight-match series against Cambodia at the Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali, where Indonesia registered a commanding 60-run victory.

Chasing a target of 168, Cambodia appeared to be in contention at 106 for 5 after 15 overs. Priandana was introduced into the attack for the first time in the 16th over, and the match turned decisively within minutes.

He struck with his opening three deliveries to complete a hat-trick, dismissing Shah Abrar Hussain, Nirmaljit Singh and Chanthoeun Rathanak in succession. After delivering a dot ball, Priandana removed Mongdara Sok and Pel Vannak on either side of a solitary wide, completing an extraordinary five-wicket over.

Cambodia were bowled out for 107, collapsing rapidly after Priandana’s spell, and fell well short of the target. He finished with remarkable figures of 5 for 1 from his only over of the innings.

With that performance, Priandana became the first bowler in T20 international cricket history to claim five wickets in a single over where fall-of-wicket data is officially recorded. Prior to this, there had been 14 instances of four wickets falling in an over in T20Is, the most notable being Lasith Malinga’s four wickets in four balls against New Zealand in 2019.

The five-wicket-over feat had previously been achieved only twice in domestic men’s T20 cricket. Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain accomplished it during the 2013-14 season, while India’s Abhimanyu Mithun replicated the achievement in the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Priandana’s effort, however, stands alone at international level.

Earlier in the match, Indonesia laid the foundation for victory with a strong batting display. Priandana opened the innings and contributed six runs, while wicketkeeper-batter Dharma Kesuma starred with an unbeaten 110 off 68 balls. Kesuma’s knock included eight fours and six sixes and guided Indonesia to a total of 167 for 5.

Priandana’s overall T20 record for Indonesia further underlines his impact. In 63 T20 appearances, he has taken 24 wickets at an average of 17 and scored 1,040 runs at an average of 19.62.

Cricket Indonesia chairman Abhiram Singh Yadav said the performance reflected the progress of the national side, highlighting the team’s ability to execute under pressure and produce moments of international significance.

The match also carried added context following a controversial meeting between the two sides in November 2023, when Cambodia conceded a T20 fixture midway through their innings and accused home umpires of making major errors.

Indonesia currently sit 64th in the ICC men’s T20 rankings, while Cambodia are ranked 46th, but the opening match in Bali provided Indonesia with a moment that will resonate far beyond the standings.