South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has achieved a special feat. He has surpassed his compatriot, the legendary bowler Dale Steyn, to become the third-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in T20 Internationals.
Lungi Ngidi Breaks Dale Steyn Record: South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has added another major achievement to his international cricket career. He has surpassed a legend like Dale Steyn to claim the record of the third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is for South Africa.
This achievement came in the first match of the tri-nation T20I series against New Zealand, which was played at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe. South Africa won the toss in this match and chose to bowl first. During this, Lungi Ngidi achieved this great feat by taking the wicket of New Zealand batsman Tim Seifert.
Lungi Ngidi Surpasses Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn is counted among the most dangerous fast bowlers in the world. He had taken a total of 64 wickets in 47 T20 international matches. But now, Lungi Ngidi has surpassed him by taking 65 wickets in just his 45th T20I match. With this performance, Ngidi has become the third most successful T20 International bowler in South African history.
Top 5 most successful bowlers in T20Is for South Africa
If we talk about the T20 International history of South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi is at the top in terms of taking the most wickets. He has taken 89 wickets so far. After him, Kagiso Rabada is at number two, with 71 wickets to his name. Lungi Ngidi has now reached the third position. Top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in T20Is for South Africa:
- Tabraiz Shamsi - 89 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada - 71 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi - 65 wickets
- Dale Steyn - 64 wickets
- Imran Tahir - 61 wickets
Lungi Ngidi's career so far
Lungi Ngidi has troubled opposition batsmen with his fast pace and accurate line and length from the very beginning of his career. He has made a name for himself especially in T20 cricket for his excellent bowling in the death overs. His yorkers and slower balls have put many big batsmen in trouble.
After this record of Ngidi, it is now clear that he is an important part of the South African T20 team and his experience will prove to be very beneficial for the team in the future.
South Africa's शानदार शानदार start to the tri-series
South Africa has made a brilliant start to this tri-nation T20 series being played between New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. After winning the toss in the first match, they chose to bowl and Lungi Ngidi continued his brilliant form by taking an important wicket. Surpassing a legendary bowler like Dale Steyn is a matter of pride for any young bowler.
Steyn had made his mark not only in South Africa but also in world cricket with his fast pace and dangerous swing. By breaking this record, Lungi Ngidi has proved that he is also ready to carry forward the tradition of South African fast bowling.
