In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Zimbabwe, South Africa's pacer Lungi Ngidi returned with the figures of one wicket for 29 runs in four overs

With this, he has surpassed Tabraiz Shamsi to become the leading wicket-taker for the Proteas in the shortest format of the game

Currently, having represented South Africa in 63 T20I matches, Ngidi has bagged 90 wickets. His best bowling figures in the format are five wickets for 39 runs

Shamsi, who has slipped to the second position, has registered 89 wickets to his name. So far, he has played 70 T20I matches and his career best figures in the format are five wickets for 24 runs

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Ngidi is the second-highest wicket-taker with 12 scalps at an average of 13.75 and a four-fer to his name