Top 10 South African Bowlers with the most wickets in T20 internationals
Since the establishment of T20 cricket in 2007, we have seen how it has grown. The first-ever T20 World Cup was played in South Africa itself. Bowlers are one of the most important segments in T20 internationals as taking wickets in T20 cricket is a great aspect of the game. South African cricketers have performed very well in T20 internationals; though they haven't won any T20 World Cups, the South African bowlers have taken a high amount of wickets in T20 internationals. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in T20 internationals.
1. Dale Steyn
The most wickets taken by a South African bowler in T20 Internationals are taken by none other than the legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2007 to 2020 in which he played 47 international T20 matches. He has taken 64 wickets in T20 International Cricket at an average of 18.35 with an economy of 6.94.
2. Imran Tahir
Next on the list of the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in T20 International is Imran Tahir. He started playing international cricket for West Indies in 2013 and continued to play till 2019. He has played 35 t20 International matches for South Africa in which he has taken 61 wickets at an average of 14.08 with an exceptional economy of 6.56.
3. Tabraiz Shamsi
The third-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in T20 internationals is one of the present South African bowlers, Tabraiz Shamsi. He started playing international cricket for South Africa in 2017 and is still among the regular players of the team. He has played 47 international T20 matches for South Africa in which he has taken 57 wickets at an average of 20.71 with an economy of 6.74.
4. Kagiso Rabada
Next on the list of the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in T20 International is Kagiso Rabada. He is also one of the current cricketers for South Africa and started playing international cricket for South Africa in 2014. He has played 40 International T20 matches for South Africa in which he has taken 49 wickets at an average of 25.40 with an economy of 8.57.
5. Morne Morkel
Next on the list is Morne Morkel. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2007 to 2017 in which he represented South Africa in 41 T20 International matches. He has taken 46 International T20 wickets for South Africa at an average of 23.84 with an economy of 7.47. Furthermore, he is well known for his pace and bounces.
6. Wayne Parnell
The sixth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in T20 internationals is Wayne Parnell. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2009 to 2017. He has represented South Africa in 40 International T20 matches in which he has taken 41 wickets at an average of 25.31 with an economy of 8.31.
7. Andile Phehlukwayo
Next on the list of the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in T20 International is Andile Phehlukwayo. He is also one of the present cricketers for South Africa and started playing international cricket for South Africa in 2017. He has played 35 International T20 matches for South Africa in which he has taken 40 wickets at an average of 21.15 with an economy of 8.40.
8. Johan Botha
Next on the list is Johan Botha. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2006 to 2012. During this period, he played 40 T20 International matches for South Africa in which he do 37 wickets at an average of 22.24, with an exceptional economy of 6.37. He is one of the leading wicket-takers for South Africa and all formats are well represented.
9. Lungi Ngidi
The ninth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in T20 International Cricket is Lungi Ngidi. He started playing international cricket for South Africa in 2017 and is among the current cricketers as well. He has played 23 T20 Internationals now and has taken 36 wickets in them at an average of 19.61 with an economy of 8.95.10. Chris Morris
The last player on the list of the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in a T20 International was Chris Morris. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2012 to 2019. During this time, he played 23 T20 International matches for South Africa in which he took 34 wickets at an average of 20.50 with an economy of 8.39.
10. Chris Morris (34)
The last player on the list of the top 10 South African bowlers with the most wickets in T20 International is Chris Morris. He played international cricket for South Africa from 2012 to 2019. During this time, he played 23 T20 International matches for South Africa in which has taken 34 wickets at an average of 20.50 with an economy of 8.39.
