NEW DELHI: The third T20I between India and South Africa turned into a complete bowling exhibition by the hosts as the visitors struggled to cope with sustained pressure.

At the heart of that display was Varun Chakravarthy. The mystery spinner once again unsettled the batters with his sharp control and clever variations.

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This also marked a major personal milestone for Varun. He crossed the 50-wicket mark in T20Is for India, reaching the landmark in just 32 matches. Only Kuldeep Yadav has done it faster, underlining how quickly Varun has established himself at the international level with his deceptive wrist spin.

Here is a look at the fastest Indians to 50 T20I wickets:

–Kuldeep Yadav – 30

–Varun Chakaravarthy – 32*

–Arshdeep Singh – 33

–Ravi Bishnoi – 33

–Yuzvendra Chahal – 34

–Jasprit Bumrah – 41

Furthermore, he has also reached 50 T20I wickets in just 672 balls, joining the ranks of top spinners like Ajantha Mendis.

–Ajantha Mendis – 600

–Kuldeep Yadav – 638

–Wanindu Hasaranga – 660

–Varun Chakaravarthy – 672

–Imran Tahir – 681

–Rashid Khan – 685

Key breakthroughs that turned the game

Varun Chakaravarthy finished with figures of 4 overs, 11 runs, and 2 wickets, showcasing once again why he is regarded as one of the finest spinners in world cricket.

His first breakthrough came with the wicket of Ferreira, followed by the scalp of Marco Jansen.