South Africa jumped late on the T20 bandwagon, but its SA20 has caught up with other leagues. The reason? The competitive battle between bat and ball.
Despite T20 cricket being a challenging format for bowlers, the SA20 league has witnessed some mind-blowing bowling performances.
This article delves into the top 10 best bowling figures in SA20 history.
Best Bowling Figures in SA20
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Key Insights
6/20: Roelof van der Merwe was on a roll against Durban’s Super Giants, delivering the best bowling figures in SA20’s history. He scalped 6 wickets for 20 wickets and became the first bowler to bag the league’s first fifer.
4: 3 bowlers — van der Merwe, Aaron Phangiso, and Lizaad Williams — have picked up 2 or more four-wicket hauls.
40: There are 40+ instances of bowlers grabbing 3 or more wickets in an innings in the South African league.
3: Most of the 4-wicket hauls have come against 3 teams — Durban’s Super Kings, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Pretoria Capitals.
