Chetan Sharma Records & Statistics
Chetan Sharma Records, Stats, World Cup Hat-Trick, Wickets & Career Achievements
Chetan Sharma – India’s First ODI Hat-Trick Hero
Chetan Sharma was one of India’s leading fast bowlers during the 1980s. He is best remembered for creating cricket history by becoming the first bowler ever to take a hat-trick in an ICC Cricket World Cup and the first Indian bowler to take an ODI hat-trick.
Player Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chetan Sharma |
| Born | 3 January 1966 |
| Birth Place | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Batting Style | Right-Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium Fast |
| Role | Fast Bowler |
| Test Debut | vs West Indies, 1984 |
| ODI Debut | vs Pakistan, 1984 |
| International Career | 1984–1994 |
Career Statistics
Test Cricket
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 61 | 35.45 | 6/58 |
Batting
| Runs | Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 433 | 11.70 | 41 |
ODI Cricket
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 67 | 31.83 | 3/41 |
Batting
| Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|
| 456 | 56* |
First-Class Cricket
| Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | 3,714 | 433 |
Chetan Sharma enjoyed a highly successful domestic career, scoring over 3,700 runs and taking more than 400 wickets in first-class cricket.
Major Career Records
First World Cup Hat-Trick in History
India vs New Zealand (1987 World Cup)
| Achievement | Record |
|---|---|
| Hat-Trick | First in World Cup History |
| Venue | Nagpur |
| Victims | Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith, Ewen Chatfield |
Chetan Sharma became the first bowler in Cricket World Cup history to take a hat-trick. All three batsmen were bowled, making the achievement even more remarkable.
Records for India
Historic Milestones
- First Indian bowler to take an ODI hat-trick.
- First bowler to take a World Cup hat-trick.
- Member of India’s winning squad at the 1985 World Championship of Cricket.
- One of India’s leading fast bowlers during the 1980s.
World Cup Legacy
1987 Cricket World Cup
The defining moment of Sharma’s career came against New Zealand.
Hat-Trick Sequence
- Ken Rutherford – Bowled
- Ian Smith – Bowled
- Ewen Chatfield – Bowled
His spell helped India restrict New Zealand to 221/9 before India comfortably chased the target.
Famous Performances
6/58 vs England
| Figures | Opposition |
|---|---|
| 6/58 | England |
This remains the best Test bowling performance of his international career.
World Cup Hat-Trick (1987)
One of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history.
According to Sharma, even he never imagined taking a hat-trick in a World Cup, later describing the moment as unbelievable.
Awards & Recognition
- Member of India’s 1985 World Championship-winning team.
- First bowler in Cricket World Cup history to take a hat-trick.
- First Indian bowler to achieve an ODI hat-trick.
- Former Chairman of the BCCI Senior Selection Committee.
Interesting Facts
Unique Records
- First-ever World Cup hat-trick holder.
- All three wickets in the hat-trick were bowled.
- Took 61 Test wickets and 67 ODI wickets for India.
- One of the earliest successful Indian fast bowlers in international cricket.
Community Recognition
Cricket fans often refer to Chetan Sharma as the “original World Cup hat-trick hero,” a legacy that remains unique nearly four decades later.
Why Chetan Sharma Is Special
Chetan Sharma’s importance goes beyond statistics.
✅ First World Cup hat-trick in history
✅ First Indian ODI hat-trick
✅ Key member of India’s successful 1980s team
✅ Pioneer among Indian fast bowlers
His achievement in Nagpur during the 1987 World Cup remains one of the most celebrated moments in cricket history.
Career Highlights
| Achievement | Record |
|---|---|
| Test Matches | 23 |
| Test Wickets | 61 |
| ODI Matches | 65 |
| ODI Wickets | 67 |
| World Cup Hat-Tricks | 1 |
| ODI Hat-Tricks | 1 |
| First-Class Wickets | 433 |
FAQs
Why is Chetan Sharma famous?
He is famous for taking the first-ever hat-trick in Cricket World Cup history during the 1987 World Cup.
How many wickets did Chetan Sharma take for India?
He took 61 Test wickets and 67 ODI wickets.
Against which team did Chetan Sharma take his World Cup hat-trick?
He achieved the feat against New Zealand in Nagpur during the 1987 World Cup.
Was Chetan Sharma the first Indian bowler to take an ODI hat-trick?
Yes, he was the first Indian bowler to achieve an ODI hat-trick.
What was Chetan Sharma’s best Test bowling figure?
His best Test bowling performance was 6 wickets for 58 runs.
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