New Delhi, March 3: The first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 will see South Africa face off against New Zealand. The match will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, South Africa has performed exceptionally well in this World Cup, winning all their matches to secure a spot in the final four.
Historically, New Zealand has never defeated South Africa in T20 matches. The two teams have met five times, with South Africa winning all encounters. Here are the five bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 matches between South Africa and New Zealand.
Morne Morkel: Morne Morkel holds the record for the most wickets taken in T20 matches between South Africa and New Zealand. He has claimed 10 wickets in 9 matches against New Zealand, including a remarkable performance where he took 4 wickets in a single game, maintaining an economy rate of 8.34.
Dale Steyn: Dale Steyn ranks second among South African bowlers for the most wickets against New Zealand in T20s. He has taken 9 wickets in 5 matches, boasting an impressive economy rate of just 4.94 during this period.
Tim Southee: Tim Southee leads New Zealand’s wicket-takers against South Africa in T20 format. He has dismissed 8 South African batsmen in 6 matches, with an economy rate of 9.65.
Imran Tahir: Imran Tahir is fourth on the list of bowlers with the most wickets in T20 matches between South Africa and New Zealand. He has taken 7 wickets in just 2 matches, achieving an economy rate of 6.51.
Nathan McCullum: Nathan McCullum is the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand against South Africa in T20s. He has taken 7 wickets in 12 matches, with a commendable economy rate of 6.89.
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