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Lungi Ngidi Becomes South Africa's Leading T20I Wicket-Taker

South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has become his country's leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals. He achieved this milestone during a T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Zimbabwe, taking his tally to 90 wickets. Ngidi surpassed fellow bowler Tabraiz Shamsi, who has 89 wickets. In the match, Zimbabwe posted 153/7 thanks to a captain's knock from Sikandar Raza.

Key Points: Ngidi Overtakes Shamsi as SA's Top T20I Wicket-Taker

  • Ngidi overtakes Shamsi for most SA T20I wickets
  • Achieved milestone vs Zimbabwe in T20 WC
  • Has 90 wickets in 63 matches
  • Is tournament's second-highest wicket-taker
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T20WC: Ngidi overtakes Shamsi, becomes SA's leading T20I wicket-taker

Lungi Ngidi becomes South Africa's leading T20I wicket-taker with 90 scalps, surpassing Tabraiz Shamsi during the T20 World Cup.

T20WC: Ngidi overtakes Shamsi, becomes SA's leading T20I wicket-taker
"Now in 63 T20Is, Ngidi has taken 90 wickets at an average of 20.48 - Match Report"

New Delhi, March 1

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi overtook Tabraiz Shamsi for the most wickets in T20Is for South Africa.

Ngidi achieved this milestone during his side's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, taking 1/29 in four overs.

Now in 63 T20Is, Ngidi has taken 90 wickets at an average of 20.48 with three four-fers and a five-wicket haul to his name and best figures of 5/39. He has outdone Shamsi, who has 89 scalps in 70 T20Is at an average of 20.89 and best figures of 5/24, including three four-fers and a five-wicket haul to his name.

In the ongoing T20 World Cup, he is the second-highest wicket-taker with 12 scalps at an average of 13.75 and a four-fer to his name.

Coming to the match, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first, sinking to 87/5 in 11.4 overs. Skipper Sikandar Raza (73 in 43 balls, with eight fours and four sixes) held the other end steady as wickets fell. His stand of 39-runs with Clive Mandade (26 in 20 balls, with three fours) helped Zimbabwe to reach 153/7 in 20 overs.

Young pacer Kwena Mapakha (2/21) and Corbin Bosch (2/40) were the pick of the bowlers for SA.

- ANI

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Priya S
Amazing achievement! But honestly, as an Indian fan, my mind is on our own bowlers. Hope Bumrah or Kuldeep can climb the global charts soon. The competition is so intense these days.
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Aman W
Solid fast bowler. His average of under 21 in T20Is is world-class. SA always produces such quality pacers. Respect from India! 👏
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Sarah B
Interesting stats. He got there in fewer matches than Shamsi. Shows his wicket-taking ability. Zimbabwe put up a decent fight though, Raza played a brilliant innings.
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Vikram M
Good for him, but the article feels a bit repetitive with the stats. Could have focused more on the match context or how this impacts SA's WC campaign. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
Achievement unlocked! 🎯 Always enjoy watching cricket at the Arun Jaitley stadium. Hope we get to host more such exciting matches in the future. Congrats to Ngidi!

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