Anrich Nortje, the South African pacer, etched his name in the T20 World Cup record books during their semifinal encounter against Afghanistan in Tarouba on Thursday. He achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing Imran Tahir’s 12-wicket record for most wickets by a South African in the tournament. This milestone was achieved with the dismissal of Rashid Khan, propelling Nortje to the top of the wicket-takers list for South Africa in a T20 World Cup.
Nortje’s exceptional performance extends beyond this specific tournament. He is also the leading wicket-taker for South Africa across all T20 World Cups, boasting an impressive tally of 33 scalps. This remarkable achievement solidifies Nortje’s position as a key player for South Africa in the T20 format.
