Arjun Tendulkar Creates Unique T20 Record, Achieves Feat Sachin Tendulkar Never Managed
Arjun Tendulkar has etched his name in cricket history by achieving a rare T20 milestone that even his legendary father, Sachin Tendulkar, never accomplished. The Goa all-rounder became part of an elite list of players to open both the batting and bowling in the same T20 match, a feat he achieved during Goa’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh.
Arjun, who moved from Mumbai to Goa ahead of the 2022–23 season, has steadily evolved into a multi-format player for the state. Known initially for his left-arm pace, he has now taken on the added responsibility of opening the batting for Goa in the domestic T20 tournament.
Impressive All-Round Performance
In the match against Madhya Pradesh, Arjun delivered a strong all-round display:
- Bowling: 3 wickets for 36 runs in 4 overs
- Batting: 16 runs off 10 balls
Across the tournament so far, he has scored 70 runs and taken 8 wickets in five matches—firm proof of his growing importance in Goa’s T20 setup.
A Rare Achievement in T20 Cricket
While Sachin Tendulkar was a full-time opener in T20 cricket during his IPL days, he never opened the bowling. In 96 T20 matches, Sachin bowled only 93 deliveries, picking up just two wickets.
Arjun’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball at the very start of the innings places him in a unique category of modern all-rounders who can influence a game from the first over itself.
Arjun’s Cricket Growth So Far
Arjun has shown consistent development across formats:
- First-Class: 48 wickets & 620 runs (1 century, 2 fifties) in 22 matches
- List A: 25 wickets & 102 runs in 18 matches
- T20: 35 wickets & 189 runs in 29 matches
His debut Ranji century for Goa in 2022 marked the beginning of his rise as a capable all-rounder.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
