Lungi Ngidi Overtakes Dale Steyn, Becomes SA's 3rd Highest Wicket-Taker In T20Is
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi surpasses Dale Steyn to become the third-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in T20Is with 65 wickets in 45 matches.
South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi has surpassed the legendary Dale Steyn to become the third-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in T20Is after claiming a wicket in the second match of the Tri-Series against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Ngidi surpassed Steyn by dismissing New Zealand opener Tim Seifert, who was looking in good form before miscuing a pitch in the third over. Ngidi's slower cutter deceived Seifert, resulting in a catch by Senuran Muthusamy.
Ngidi now has 65 wickets in T20 internationals, achieving this milestone in 45 matches, two fewer than Steyn who accomplished it in 47 matches. Leading the list is left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi with 89 wickets from 70 matches, followed by Kagiso Rabada with 71 wickets in 65 games.
Bowler Matches Wickets
Tabraiz Shamsi 70 89
Kagiso Rabada 65 71
Lungi Ngidi 45 65
Dale Steyn 47 65
Imran Tahir 35 61
What Happened In South Africa Vs New Zealand?
In the match, South Africa won the toss and elected to field. New Zealand lost two wickets in the powerplay, with Seifert dismissed for 22 runs off 16 deliveries and his opening partner Devon Conway following shortly after. A half-century from Tim Robinson and a significant innings from Bevon Jacobs helped New Zealand reach 173-5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a crucial partnership between Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs.
In response, South Africa struggled with the bat. Chasing 174 for victory, South Africa began brightly through Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who played a lively cameo of 27. However, his dismissal triggered a collapse, with the Proteas slipping to 62/5 by the ninth over. Dewald Brevis and George Linde both contributed brisk 30s to revive hopes, but their untimely dismissals stalled the momentum. Gerald Coetzee fought valiantly towards the end, but the target proved too steep. South Africa were eventually bowled out for 152 with 10 balls remaining, giving New Zealand a confident start to the series.
Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy spearheaded the bowling attack with three wickets each, while Ish Sodhi contributed with two, and James Neesham added one. Mitchell Santner showcased a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Rassie van der Dussen. Despite solid spells from Kwena Maphaka and Senuran Muthusamy, South Africa could not avoid their first loss of the tournament. They now have one win and one defeat, while New Zealand start strong with a victory.
New Zealand had kicked off their Tri-Series campaign with a composed and clinical performance, securing a 21-run victory over South Africa.
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