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 |
| Delano Potgieter (MICT) | 5/10 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Gqeberha | 09 Jan 2025 |
| Noor Ahmad (DSG) | 5/11 | Paarl Royals | Durban | 28 Jan 2024 |
| Junior Dala (DSG) | 5/26 | Pretoria Capitals | Durban | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 5/30 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 10 Feb 2024 |
| Ottniel Baartman (SEC) | 4/10 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Ottniel Baartman (SEC) | 4/12 | Pretoria Capitals | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 4/13 | Pretoria Capitals | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 4/16 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Simon Harmer (SEC) | 4/18 | Durban’s Super Giants | Durban | 20 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.
