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Shadley van Schalkwyk Ties Record for Most Wickets by Associate Player in T20WC

USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk has leveled Netherlands' Bas de Leede for the joint-most wickets (13) in a single T20 World Cup edition by an associate nation player. The milestone came during USA's match against Namibia, where they posted a strong total of 199/4 thanks to half-centuries from captain Monank Patel and a blistering 68* from Sanjay Krishnamurthi. Namibia, in reply, managed 168/6 despite a fifty from Louren Steenkamp, handing USA a 31-run victory. Van Schalkwyk's two wickets in the match cemented his status as the tournament's leading wicket-taker.

Key Points: Van Schalkwyk Ties Associate Wicket Record in T20 World Cup

  • Van Schalkwyk ties de Leede's 13-wicket record
  • USA posts 199/4 vs Namibia
  • Monank Patel scores 52, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 68*
  • Namibia falls short chasing 200
  • USA wins by 31 runs
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USA's van Schalkwyk becomes bowler with joint-most wickets in a single T20WC by associate nation player

USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk ties Bas de Leede's record for most wickets in a single T20 World Cup by an associate nation player.

"The 37-year-old is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, with 13 wickets in four innings. - Report"

Chennai, February 15

USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk levelled with Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede for the joint-most wickets in a single T20 World Cup edition by an associate team cricketer.

Shadley achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Namibia at Chennai on Sunday. In his four overs, he took two wickets for 30 runs.

The 37-year-old is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, with 13 wickets in four innings at an average of 7.76, with two four-fers and best figures of 4/25.

De Leede also took 13 wickets for the Netherlands at an average of 13.00 in eight matches at the 2022 World Cup in Australia.

The US won the toss and elected to bat first. A 68-run stand between Monank Patel, the skipper (52 in 30 balls, with three fours and three sixes) and Shayan Jahangir (22 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) started off things for USA. After a stumble which left them at 103/3 in 11.4 overs, it was Sanjay Krishnamurthi's fiery 68* in 33 balls, with four boundaries and six sixes and Milind Kumar (28* in 20 balls, with a four and six), which took USA to 199/4 in 20 overs.

Willem Myburgh (2/22) and Gerhard Erasmus (2/27) were the top wicket-takers for Namibia.

In the run-chase of 200 runs, Louren Steenkamp (58 in 39 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Jan Frylinck (19) started off with a 54-run stand for the first wicket. However, Namibia continued to lose wickets regularly thereafter. JJ Smit (31 in 23 balls, with a four and six) did try to put up a fight, but Namibia could just make 168/6 in 20 overs.

Besides Shadley's two wickets, Saurabh Netrawalkar, Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane also took a wicket.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see this record being tied. Bas de Leede was brilliant in 2022. The Netherlands and USA are really pushing the established teams. The T20 format is perfect for these upsets.
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Priya S
Sanjay Krishnamurthi's innings was the real game-changer! 68* off 33 balls is explosive. Good to see Indian-origin players performing well for other nations. The global talent pool is expanding.
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Rohit P
While the individual record is nice, the real story is USA posting 199/4! That's a serious total. Monank Patel leading from the front. Associate nations are no longer just making up the numbers.
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Michael C
Respectfully, the article focuses a lot on the bowling record, but the batting collapse of Namibia after a good start is what cost them the match. Their middle order just couldn't build partnerships.
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Kavya N
Chennai pitch offering something for everyone! Good to see a competitive match there. Van Schalkwyk's average of 7.76 is insane 🔥. Hope to see more such performances from associate players.

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