In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the West Indies, South Africa`s lead pacer Kagiso Rabada returned with the figures of two wickets for 22 runs in four overs

With this, he surpassed legendary pacer Dale Steyn to become South Africa`s second-highest wicket-taker in the history of the T20 World Cup

Now, as compared to Steyn`s 30 wickets, Rabada has 32 wickets in 28 innings at an average of 25.46, with best figures of three wickets for 18 runs

The leading wicket-taker for Proteas in T20 World Cup history is pacer Anrich Nortje, with 37 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 11.54 and three four-wicket hauls to his name, with best bowling figures of four wickets for seven runs

Bangladesh`s Shakib al Hasan is the top wicket-taker in the tournament`s history, with 50 scalps in 43 matches at an average of 20.12, including three four-fers and best figures of four wickets for nine runs