In 2025, a shock was created in Indonesian cricket, as Gede Priandana produced a spell that shattered the record books. A hot evening in Bali witnessed an over that changed a challenging T20 international match into a piece of cricketing history, placing Indonesia prominently on the cricket map and pushing the message that associate countries are not mere outsiders anymore.
Who is Gede Priandana?
In the world of fast bowling, Gede Priandana has carved his niche as the fast bowler of the Indonesian cricket team. This right-handed fast bowler has made it clear in various cricket competitions that he keeps his nerves in control.
Although he had made respectable performances in T20 cricket matches, nothing could suggest what he was capable of in terms of the extraordinary feat he was soon to accomplish on the international platform.
Gede Priandana’s All-Round Impact for Indonesia
Gede Priandana stands as Indonesia’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is, with 1,041 runs across 64 matches, highlighted by five half-centuries and an average of 19.27. Alongside his batting, he has claimed 24 wickets in 24 T20I appearance including one five-wicket haul and a four-wicket spell, maintaining an average of 17.58 and an economy rate of 7.27.
Gede Priandana: A Spell That Changed the Game
Priandana’s moment arrived in the inaugural T20 international match against Cambodia. He was introduced into the attacking lineup to bowl his maiden over in the match, which was still alive. He achieved something that had never happened in international T20 cricket. In just six balls, he removed the Cambodian lineup, achieving a unique feat of getting five wickets in an over in an international T20 match.
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Gede Priandana: The Over That Made History
Priandana began the16th over with Cambodia on 106 for 5, requiring a further 62 more to win. But Priandana was quick off the blocks as he removed the opposition batsmen one after the other. Three wickets in one over completed the hat-trick. But one dot ball was required before his next two victims, the only Pacer’s over in the entire match.
Gede Priandana: Strong Batting Set the Stage
Indonesia’s bowlers were aided by the aggressive display of batting that had taken place earlier in the game. Their wicketkeeper-batter, Dharma Kesuma, held the innings together with an unbeaten century. Their opener, Priandana, also started the game well and supported the team with batting before doing so well with the ball.
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How Rare is This Feat?
Prior to Priandana, five wickets down, no instance existed in men’s T20 domestics, and no instance existed before that at the international stage. Four wickets down, and the mark was already at the ceiling level when it came to T20Is. Priandana’s feat not only shattered a record, it also set a precedent.
What This Means for Indonesian Cricket
This is representative of the rapid development of the game of cricket in the country of Indonesia. In relation to this, Priandana’s over is an indication of the fact that young players can earn recognition even if they rank low in the rankings of their sport.
Gede Priandana: A Moment That Will Be Remembered
Gede Priandana’s name is now etched in the history books for all time. It is more than personal achievement, as this bowling performance is a testament that miracles can happen everywhere where cricket is playing.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on match records and publicly available cricket data without opinion or speculation.