Hong Kong, China Make T20I History with Aizaz Khan and Kary Chan
Hong Kong, China Make T20I History with Aizaz Khan and Kary Chan
Becoming the first Associate team to have both a men’s and a women’s player complete the 1,000-run and 100-wicket T20I double.
Hong Kong, China have achieved a remarkable milestone in T20 International cricket, becoming the only Associate team to have both a men’s and a women’s player complete the T20I double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets.
The landmark has been achieved by Aizaz Khan in the men’s game and Kary Chan in women’s cricket. Their individual achievements represent a rare combination of batting and bowling consistency at international level and highlight the all-round ability of two long-serving Hong Kong, China cricketers.
Both players have contributed extensively to Hong Kong, China cricket, building impressive T20I records with both bat and ball.
Aizaz Khan Completes the T20I Double
Aizaz Mohammad Khan has established himself as one of Hong Kong, China’s most experienced all-rounders. A right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, Aizaz has represented Hong Kong, China across multiple levels of the game.
His T20I record includes 1,096 runs and 104 wickets from 103 matches, making him one of the leading all-round performers in Hong Kong, China’s international history.
With the ball, Aizaz has taken 104 wickets in 92 T20I innings. He has bowled 1,709 deliveries, conceded 2,260 runs and produced best figures of 4 for 26. His T20I bowling average stands at 21.73, with an economy rate of 7.93 and a strike rate of 16.4.
Aizaz Khan: Player Profile
Aizaz’s cricket journey began at a young age. At just 16, he showed his ability to perform under pressure when representing Hong Kong, China Under-19s against the USA Under-19s, helping his side qualify for the 2010 Under-19 World Cup. Later in the World Cricket League Division Three against Italy, he struck an unbeaten 24 from 8 balls (including three consecutive sixes) to win the match when 26 runs were required from 2 overs.
Aizaz Khan T20I Statistics
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 1,096 | 48* | 15.43 | 108.19 | 104 | 4/26 |
Kary Chan Reaches the Milestone in Women’s T20Is
The women’s side of this historic achievement belongs to Kary Chan, one of Hong Kong, China’s leading all-rounders. Kary Chan has established an outstanding T20I record, combining left-handed batting with left-arm wrist-spin bowling.
She has played 117 Women’s T20 Internationals, scoring 1,765 runs and taking 155 wickets.
Her bowling record is extraordinary—taking 155 wickets in 116 innings with a career-best spell of 5 for 4, along with four 5-wicket hauls and three 4-wicket hauls in WT20Is.
Kary Chan: Player Profile
Kary Chan T20I Statistics
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 1,765 | 87 | 18.77 | 93.28 | 155 | 5/4 |
A Rare Achievement Across Men’s and Women’s Cricket
The significance of this milestone comes from the fact that both Aizaz Khan and Kary Chan have achieved the same fundamental T20I landmark in Hong Kong, China cricket.
This makes Hong Kong, China the only Associate team with both a men’s and women’s player reaching the 1,000-run and 100-wicket T20I double.
Aizaz Khan’s Overall Career Numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 19 | 260 | 16 |
| T20Is | 103 | 1,096 | 104 |
| First-Class | 5 | 55 | 6 |
| List A | 78 | 1,098 | 78 |
| T20s | 128 | 1,152 | 122 |
Kary Chan’s T20I Numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT20Is | 117 | 1,765 | 155 |
Hong Kong, China Cricket’s Historic Milestone
Aizaz’s right-arm medium-fast bowling and Kary’s left-arm wrist spin represent two very different styles, but both have made a substantial contribution to their respective teams. Their records demonstrate the immense value of genuine all-rounders in T20 cricket.
“With Aizaz Khan and Kary Chan both completing the 1,000-run and 100-wicket T20I double, Hong Kong, China holds a distinctive place in Associate cricket history.”
A testament to endurance, skill, and sustained contribution in international cricket.