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Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers for India Against South Africa in T20I Cricket
Introduction
India and South Africa have faced off in 24 Twenty20 International (T20I) matches, with India holding a slight edge with 13 wins to South Africa's 10. In these matches, several Indian bowlers have made their mark, taking wickets at crucial moments and helping their team secure victories. Here are the top 5 highest wicket-takers for India against South Africa in T20I cricket:
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 13 wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is India's leading wicket-taker against South Africa in T20I cricket, with 13 wickets in 13 matches. He has been a consistent performer for India in this format, known for his accurate swing bowling and ability to take wickets with the new ball. Kumar's best bowling figures against South Africa are 4/13, which he achieved in a match in 2015.
2. Jasprit Bumrah - 11 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah is another world-class Indian bowler who has had success against South Africa in T20I cricket. In 10 matches, he has taken 11 wickets, including a best of 3/17. Bumrah is known for his variations in pace and length, which makes him difficult to bat against. He is also a skilled death bowler, capable of taking wickets at the end of an innings.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal - 10 wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal is the joint-third-highest wicket-taker for India against South Africa in T20I cricket, with 10 wickets in 8 matches. Chahal is a leg-spinner who has troubled South African batsmen with his variations and control. His best bowling figures against South Africa are 3/25, which he achieved in a match in 2019.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin - 10 wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin is another experienced Indian spinner who has taken 10 wickets against South Africa in T20I cricket, also in 8 matches. Ashwin is known for his variations in pace and trajectory, which makes him difficult to read for batsmen. He is also a skilled bowler at the death, capable of taking wickets and restricting runs in the final overs.
5. Deepak Chahar - 7 wickets
Deepak Chahar has taken 7 wickets against South Africa in T20I cricket, making him the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India against this opposition. He has played in 5 matches against South Africa and has impressed with his ability to swing the ball both ways. Chahar's best bowling figures against South Africa are 3/22, which he achieved in a match in 2022.