Indonesia Cricket Team: Stats, Records and Rising Stars

When most people think of cricket, Indonesia doesn’t immediately come to mind. Yet the nation’s national side has steadily climbed the ICC ranks, carving a niche in Asia’s competitive cricket scene. In this article we break down the Indonesia Cricket Team’s statistics, record‑setting moments, and the key players driving their ascent.

Indonesia Cricket Team Stats: A Quick Snapshot

Indonesia earned full T20I status in 2018 after the ICC granted all member nations equal rights in the format. Since then, the team has played over 70 official T20I matches, recording 35 wins, 30 losses and 5 no‑results. Their overall win‑percentage sits just below 55%, a respectable figure for an emerging cricket nation. In ICC’s rankings, Indonesia currently occupies the 68th spot in the world T20I standings, reflecting steady progress in a crowded field.

Key statistical highlights:

• Highest team total – 200‑4 against Malaysia (November 2019)
• Best individual score – 112* by Muhammad Irfan vs. Singapore (December 2020)
• Fastest fifty – 20 balls by Dimas Ari in a 2021 qualifier against Bhutan
• Best bowling figures – 5/12 by Ananda Ginting vs. Brunei (July 2022)
• Most wickets in T20Is – 48 by Syarif Rudi (2023)

Record‑Breaking Moments on the Pitch

Indonesia’s journey from a nascent side to a competitive associate nation is punctuated by a handful of memorable victories. In 2017, the team topped Group B at the ICC World Cricket League Division 7 tournament in the UAE, finishing with a 10‑run win over Nepal in the final—an upset that captured the imagination of Asian cricket fans.

Perhaps the most celebrated win came in the 2019 Asia Cup Qualifier, when Indonesia edged out Hong Kong by 5 wickets on a seamer-friendly pitch. The victory not only propelled them into the tournament proper but also highlighted the squad’s resilience in pressure situations.

On the individual front, Muhammad Irfan’s unbeaten 112 in a T20I against Singapore remains the highest individual score for Indonesia. The innings, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes, showcased his ability to convert starts into big totals. Meanwhile, bowler Ananda Ginting’s five‑for against Brunei in 2022 underscored Indonesia’s growing spin arsenal.

Key Players Shaping Indonesia’s Future

While the team’s collective effort is undeniable, a handful of players have emerged as the backbone of the squad:

• Muhammad Irfan – Left‑handed middle‑order batsman and the team's leading run‑scorer, known for his elegant stroke play and calm temperament.
• Syarif Rudi – Right‑handed wicketkeeper‑batsman,