Indonesian Priandana Takes 5 Wickets in One T20I Over

Indonesia's Gede Priandana made cricket history on December 23, 2025, by becoming the first bowler to claim five wickets in a single over during a Twenty20 International match against Cambodia in Bali. The 28-year-old right-arm pacer's extraordinary spell in the 16th over of Cambodia's chase derailed their innings, securing a 60-run victory for Indonesia in the opening game of an eight-match series.

Batting first on a batting-friendly pitch at the Bali National Cricket Stadium, Indonesia posted 167 for five in their 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Dharma Kesuma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 110 off 68 balls, including eight fours and six sixes, providing the bulk of the runs after early contributions from the top order. Priandana, opening the batting, managed only six runs off 11 balls before being dismissed, but his later heroics overshadowed his modest start with the bat.

Cambodia, featuring several debutants, began their reply steadily despite losing openers Marcelle Hanekom and Muhammad Naeem cheaply. A third-wicket partnership of 80 between Shah Abrar Hussain and captain Luqman Butt kept them in contention. By the end of the 15th over, they had reached 106 for five,...