Lungi Ngidi becomes SA's highest wicket-taker in T20Is: Stats
What's the story
South African seamer Lungi Ngidi has added another feather to his cap. He is now South Africa's highest wicket-taker in T20Is. The right-arm seamer reached the landmark in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter against Zimbabwe at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. With his first scalp of the match, Ngidi broke a tie with Tabraiz Shamsi.
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Ngidi chips in with a wicket
Ngidi's variations were on display against Zimbabwe. He dismissed Ryan Burl and conceded 29 runs in his four overs. The right-arm pacer has raced to 12 wickets from six matches at an average of 13.75 in the ongoing tournament. He has been instrumental in South Africa's success in the 2026 edition so far. His tally includes a four-fer (4/31 vs Canada).
Milestone
Ngidi surpasses Shamsi
Ngidi, who has been on a roll of late, surpassed Shamsi in terms of T20I wickets for SA. The latter, who played his last T20I in 2024, has taken 89 wickets at 20.89. Ngidi became the first Proteas bowler to touch the 90-wicket mark in the format. He unlocked the achievement in his 63rd match. The Proteas pacer averages just under 21.
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A look at his stats
Ngidi, who has been SA's mainstay pacer, owns 90 wickets from 63 T20I innings at an average of 20.48. His tally includes 3 four-wicket hauls and a fifer. Overall, the Proteas pacer has more than 200 T20 wickets at under 22.