Lungi Ngidi Surpasses Tabraiz Shamsi To Become South Africa's Leading Wicket-Taker in T20Is, Achieves Feat During ZIM vs SA T20 World Cup 2026 Match
Lungi Ngidi is South Africa's leading wicket-taker (12) in this edition as well, and is second on the list of wicket-takers behind only SC van Schalkwyk (13).
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has become South Africa's all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals, surpassing spinner Tabraiz Shamsi. Ngidi achieved this historic milestone during the Proteas' ZIM vs SA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in New Delhi. Ngidi's record-breaking wicket came in the form of Ryan Burl, who became the pacer's 90th T20I wicket. Ngidi is South Africa's leading wicket-taker (12) in this edition as well, and is second on the list of wicket-takers behind only SC van Schalkwyk (13). Zimbabwe vs South Africa Live Score Updates, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match
Lungi Ngidi Creates History
Up To #1! 👆🔥
Lungi Ngidi climbs to the summit, now holding the record for the most T20I wickets by a South African. 🇿🇦🏏
A deserved spot at the top for #TheProteas seamer. 👑#Unbreakable pic.twitter.com/JitDpkj0GF
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) March 1, 2026
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