Gros Islet (St Lucia): Pacer Anrich Nortje became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in T20 World Cup history on Friday. He achieved an incredible landmark during the T20 World Cup 2024's Super Eight clash between South Africa and defending champions England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium here.
Nortje, who emerged as the most expensive bowler of the high-profile encounter, picked a vital wicket for half-centurion Harry Brook in the final over of the match to turn things around and achieve a milestone. He successfully defended 13 runs off the last over, conceding only six runs as South Africa emerged triumphant in the thriller by seven runs.
With the wicket of Brook, Nortje became the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in the T20 World Cups, surpassing former pacer Dale Steyn's tally of 30 wickets. Currently, he has 31 wickets under his belt from 16 games at an average of 10.96 and an economy rate of 5.58 runs per over. Steyn held the previous record with 30 wickets from 23 games at an average of 19.30.
