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
| Player | Bowling Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roelof van der Merwe (SEC) | 6/20 | Durban’s Super Giants | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Aaron Phangiso (JSK) | 4/20 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Gqeberha | 21 Jan 2023 |
| Gerald Coetzee (JSK) | 4/24 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Gqeberha | 21 Jan 2023 |
| Lizaad Williams (JSK) | 4/26 | Durban’s Super Giants | Durban | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Olly Stone (MICT) | 4/28 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Roelof van der Merwe (SEC) | 4/31 | Pretoria Capitals | Johannesburg | 11 Feb 2023 |
| Evan Jones (PR) | 4/32 | Durban’s Super Giants | Paarl | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Aaron Phangiso (JSK) | 4/32 | Pretoria Capitals | Johannesburg | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Lizaad Williams (JSK) | 4/36 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Centurion | 09 Feb 2023 |
| Lungi Ngidi (PR) | 4/39 | Pretoria Capitals | Centurion | 14 Jan 2024 |
(You can check out other stats related to SA20 here.)
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.
