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).

Lungi Ngidi celebrates wicket (Photo X@ProteasMenCSA)

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

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