In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South African bowlers have made a significant impact, taking crucial wickets and shaping the outcome of matches.
Here are the top 5 South African bowlers with the most wickets in the tournament’s history:
5. Tabraiz Shamsi
Tabraiz Shamsi was a star player for South Africa in 11 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup games. He took 23 wickets in 11 innings, with his best performance being 4/19. His average of 12.13 was very impressive.
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4. Morne Morkel
Morne Morkel did very well in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for South Africa. He played in 17 matches and took 24 wickets in 17 innings. His best performance was taking 4 wickets for 17 runs. With an average of 18.83, Morkel showed he was very important for his team.
3. Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada did very well in 21 games for South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He took 27 wickets in 73.4 overs. His best performance was 3 wickets for 18 runs, and he had an average of 21.85.
2. Dale Willem Steyn
Dale Steyn played 23 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup games for South Africa. He bowled 499 balls, which is 83.1 overs, and took 30 wickets. His best performance was taking 4 wickets for 17 runs. On average, he gave away 19.30 runs for each wicket he took.
1. Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje played a key role in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for South Africa. He took part in 18 matches, bowled 407 balls over 67.5 overs, and took 33 wickets. His best performance was 4 wickets for 7 runs, and he had an impressive average of 11.30 runs per wicket.
South African Bowlers with the Most Wickets
| Players | Mat | Runs | WKTS | BBI | Ave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Anrich Nortje | 18 | 373 | 33 | 4/7 | 11.30 |
| 2. Dale Willem Steyn | 23 | 579 | 30 | 4/17 | 19.30 |
| 3. Kagiso Rabada | 21 | 590 | 27 | 3/18 | 21.85 |
| 4. Morne Morkel | 17 | 452 | 24 | 4/17 | 18.83 |
| 5. Tabraiz Shamsi | 11 | 279 | 23 | 4/19 | 12.13 |
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