Chad Laycock Becomes First Bowler to Claim Five Wickets in Single Over in South African T20 Match
KZN Tuskers' 23-year-old fast bowler Chad Laycock made history yesterday at the Pietermaritzburg Oval in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup. He took an astonishing five wickets in a single over against the Momentum Multiply Titans, finishing with career-best figures of 6 for 26 – the best in competition history.
Pietermaritzburg witnessed a spellbinding display of T20 bowling yesterday as KZN Tuskers' Chad Laycock delivered a historic performance against the formidable Momentum Multiply Titans in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup. The 23-year-old fast bowler achieved the extraordinary feat of taking five wickets in a single over, culminating in career-best figures of 6 for 26 in his four overs – the best ever recorded in the tournament's history. Kagiso Rabada in Line for Return in SA vs AUS 2nd 2026 Test: Report.
Chad Laycock Creates History
The match, held at the Pietermaritzburg Oval on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026, saw Laycock's heroics unfold in the penultimate over of the Titans' innings. Already boasting figures of 1/24 from three overs, Laycock dismantled the Titans' lower order with a breathtaking sequence that turned the game on its head.
A Record-Breaking Over
Laycock's devastating 19th over began with him clean bowling Leus du Plooy. After conceding two runs off the second ball, he then unleashed a barrage that claimed four consecutive wickets. Dayyaan Galiem was caught at long-on, followed by Apiwe Mnyanda, Janco Smit, and Esosa Aihevba, all losing their stumps in quick succession. This remarkable spell not only saw him pick up five wickets in one over but also made him the first bowler to take four wickets with four consecutive deliveries in South African T20 cricket.
His final figures of 6 for 26 surpassed the previous Pro20 Cup record of 6 for 29, set by Beuran Hendricks in 2014, cementing his place in the tournament's annals. Laycock's exceptional performance places him as only the fourth player in T20 history to achieve the rare feat of five wickets in an over. Prince William Plays Tennis-Ball Cricket With Sourav Ganguly, Brian Lara and Joe Root Near Buckingham Palace.
Match Context and Laycock's Unlikely Heroics
Despite Laycock's individual brilliance, his KZN Tuskers side ultimately fell short, losing to the Titans by 21 runs. The Momentum Multiply Titans, asked to bat first, posted a challenging total of 204 all out in 19.5 overs, with Laycock's spell preventing an even larger score. Key contributions for the Titans came from Lhuan-dré Pretorius (81 off 36 balls), Sinethemba Qeshile (46 off 29 balls), and Dewald Brevis (33 off 24 balls).
In response, the Tuskers managed 183 for 6, with Michael Erlank top-scoring with 56 off 33 balls. Laycock himself contributed an unbeaten 31 off 25 balls with the bat.
What makes Laycock's achievement even more remarkable is his prior T20 record. Predominantly considered a middle-order batter, he had only bowled 54 balls across four innings in his previous 15 T20 matches, taking just two wickets while conceding 82 runs. ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 Points Table Updated: SA Slip To Third Place After Durban Test Loss To AUS.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Player | Chad Laycock (KZN Tuskers) |
| Opponent | Momentum Multiply Titans |
| Date | October 13, 2026 (Tuesday afternoon) |
| Venue | Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg |
| Competition | YesPlay Pro20 Cup |
| Bowling Figures | 6 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs |
| Record Set | Best bowling figures in YesPlay Pro20 Cup history |
| Over's Wickets | Leus du Plooy (B), Dayyaan Galiem (C), Apiwe Mnyanda (B), Janco Smit (B), Esosa Aihevba (B) |
| Match Result | Titans won by 21 runs |
This incredible individual performance, while not securing a win for the Tuskers, will undoubtedly be remembered as a landmark moment in South African T20 cricket history.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 14, 2026 04:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).