Explore the top South African bowlers with the highest wicket tallies in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. These bowlers have played pivotal roles in shaping the team’s victories and making a lasting impact on the tournament

Tabraiz Shamsi

Tabraiz Shamsi was a key player for South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, delivering exceptional performances across 11 matches. He claimed 23 wickets in as many innings, with a standout best bowling figure of 4/19. His remarkable bowling average of 12.13 highlighted his impact in the tournament.

Player	Matches	Runs	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average
Tabraiz Shamsi	11	279	23	4/19	12.13

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel enjoyed an outstanding campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, playing 17 matches for South Africa. He claimed an impressive 24 wickets across 17 innings, with his best bowling figures being 4/17, highlighting his remarkable abilities. Morkel’s consistency was evident with a bowling average of 18.83, making him a key player for his team throughout the tournament.

Player	Matches	Runs	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average
Morne Morkel	17	452	24	4/17	18.83

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada showcased his exceptional talent for South Africa across 21 matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Bowling a total of 73.4 overs, he claimed 27 wickets with an impressive figure of 3/18, finishing with a solid bowling average of 21.85.

Player	Matches	Runs	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average
Kagiso Rabada	21	590	27	3/18	21.85

Dale Willem Steyn

Dale Steyn represented South Africa in 23 matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, bowling a total of 499 balls (or 83.1 overs). Over the course of his tournament appearances, he took 30 wickets, with a standout performance of 4 wickets for 17 runs. His bowling average was an impressive 19.30 runs per wicket.

Player	Matches	Runs	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average
Dale Steyn	23	579	30	4/17	19.30

Anrich Nortje

Anrich Nortje had a notable impact in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, representing South Africa in 18 matches. Throughout his appearances, he delivered 407 balls (67.5 overs), securing 33 wickets with a best bowling figure of 4/7. His remarkable average was 11.30 runs per wicket, showcasing his dominance in the tournament.