Indonesian All-Rounder Enters Cricket History Books
In an unprecedented feat in international cricket, Indonesia's Gede Priandana etched his name into the record books on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The 28-year-old all-rounder became the first player ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International (T20I) match. This remarkable achievement occurred during the first T20I against Cambodia at the Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali.
The Match Context and Priandana's Magical Over
Indonesia, batting first, had set a competitive target of 168 runs, finishing their innings at 167 for the loss of five wickets. Cambodia's chase began poorly, losing two wickets for golden ducks in the second over. However, a resilient 80-run partnership between captain Luqman Butt (48) and Shah Abrar Hussain (37) brought them back into contention.
By the start of the 16th over, Cambodia's score read 106 for 5, needing 62 runs from the final 30 balls. With the game still in the balance, the Indonesian captain threw the ball to Priandana. What followed was a bowling spell for the ages.
Bowling right-arm pace, Priandana struck with his very first delivery, dismissing the set batter Shah Abrar Hussain. He then clean bowled Nirmaljit Singh and Chanthoeun Rathanak off the next two balls to complete a stunning hat-trick. The fourth ball saw Mongdara Sok survive, but he was dismissed on the fifth delivery. Priandana fittingly sealed the over by taking the wicket of Pel Vennak with the sixth and final ball.
His extraordinary figures read: 1 over, 0 maidens, 1 run conceded, and 5 wickets taken (1-0-1-5). This spell effectively ended Cambodia's resistance, bowling them out and securing a 60-run victory for Indonesia, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.
Analysis and Place in Cricket History
This achievement by Gede Priandana is a landmark moment for global cricket, particularly for associate nations like Indonesia. It underscores the growing competitiveness and talent pool in emerging cricket countries. The feat of taking five wickets in an over is exceptionally rare in any form of professional cricket.
While a handful of players have achieved this in domestic T20 leagues, Priandana's performance is unique as it came in the international arena, setting a new benchmark in T20Is. The context of the match—a tight chase where his over decisively swung the game—adds to its significance.
For Cambodia, who fielded six debutants in the match, it was a harsh lesson at the hands of a bowler in peak form. For Indonesia and Priandana, it is a historic moment that will be remembered and celebrated in cricket circles worldwide, highlighting the sport's exciting expansion beyond its traditional strongholds.
