An Indonesian cricket player has set a new Guinness World Record after an amazing performance in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match. Gede Agus Priandana officially received his record certificate after taking five wickets in a single over against Cambodian national team during a T20I match held in Bali in 2025. This achievement was recognized by Guinness World Records under two record titles: most wickets in an over in a T20 International (male) and most wickets in a single over in a professional cricket match.
Priandana, who is from Klungkung, Bali, has put Indonesian cricket on the world stage with this historic performance. Getting five wickets in one over means he dismissed five opposing players in the same set of six balls, a rare feat in international cricket. He posed with his official Guinness World Records certificates at the Indonesian Cricket Association office in Jakarta after receiving the award.
The Indonesian Cricket Association shared an official statement saying the achievement came from a lot of hard work and teamwork, and they were proud to receive the world record certificates.
Priandana, born on October 3, 1997, started playing cricket in 2015 and continues to play as a professional player. After this record, he became the most famous Indonesian cricketer internationally.
This achievement follows another milestone for Indonesian cricket. In April 2024, Rohmalia, a women’s Indonesian cricketer, set a Guinness World Record by taking seven wickets without giving a run in a women’s T20I match, making her the first Indonesian cricketer to earn an official Guinness World Record title.
The Indonesian men’s national team has also been very active internationally. In 2025, they played more T20I matches than any other team in the world, with a total of 45 official games. This gave them top position other teams like Rwanda, Bahrain, India, and Austria in terms of matches played in a single year.
Cricket in Indonesia has grown fast in recent years. which was once a very small sport in the country now attract more players and attention from around the world. The national teams have traveled and competed internationally, gaining experience and showing that Indonesia can compete with any top cricket team.
Fans and cricket officials have praised Priandana’s world record performance. Taking five wickets in a single over is very hard and rarely happens. This makes his achievement important not only for Indonesian cricket but for the sport.
Supporters hope this world record will inspire more young players in Indonesia to start playing cricket and aim for success on the global level. Many believe that strong performances like this one can help inspire a new generation of cricket talent in the country.
The recognition from Guinness World Records has also brought attention and pride to the Indonesian Cricket Association and the entire cricket community in the country. It shows how dedication and skill can help players from new cricket countries make history.
Priandana’s world record bowling feat is now part of Indonesian sports history and is likely to be remembered as a major achievement for cricket in the country.
