South Africa jumped late on the T20 league bandwagon, but its SA20 has caught up with other leagues. The reason? The competitive battle between bat and ball.
Despite T20 cricket being a challenging format for bowlers, the SA20 league has witnessed some mind-blowing bowling performances.
This article delves into the top 10 best bowling figures in SA20 history.
Best Bowling Figures in SA20
| Player | Bowling Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roelof van der Merwe (SEC) | 6/20 | Durban’s Super Giants | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Delano Potgieter (MICT) | 5/10 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Gqeberha | 09 Jan 2025 |
| Noor Ahmad (DSG) | 5/11 | Paarl Royals | Durban | 28 Jan 2024 |
| Ottneil Baartman (PR) | 5/16 | Pretoria Capitals | Centurion | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Junior Dala (DSG) | 5/26 | Pretoria Capitals | Durban | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 5/30 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 10 Feb 2024 |
| Ottniel Baartman (SEC) | 4/10 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Ottniel Baartman (SEC) | 4/12 | Pretoria Capitals | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 4/13 | Pretoria Capitals | Gqeberha | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Marco Jansen (SEC) | 4/16 | Durban’s Super Giants | Cape Town | 06 Feb 2024 |
Complete SA20 Stats
Most Wickets in a Single Season
Most Dismissals by Wicketkeeper
Key Insights on Exceptional Bowling Spells in SA20
Record-Breaking Five- and Six-Wicket Hauls
Roelof van der Merwe was on a roll against Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) in a 2023 match, delivering the best bowling figures in SA20’s history. He scalped 6 wickets for 20 wickets for Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and became the first bowler to bag a five-wicket haul in the league.
Delano Potgieter’s 5 for 10 for MI Cape Town (MICT) against SEC is the best bowling figure by a bowler at the home of the opposition in SA20.
Marco Jansen’s 5 for 30 against DSG in 2024 is the best bowling figures by a bowler in the SA20 final. This helped the Sunrisers beat DSG by 89 runs and lift their second SA20 title.
Leadership and Post-Season Bowling Excellence
Wayne Parnell has claimed the best bowling figures as a captain in SA20. He returned 4 for 33 for Pretoria Capitals against MICT in 2024.
Parnell has picked up four three-wicket hauls, the most by a captain in SA20’s history.
Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman have picked up three or more four-wicket hauls in SA20.
Marco Jansen is the only bowler to take multiple four-fors in SA20 playoffs.
Efficiency and High-Impact Performance Metrics
Noor Ahmad has bowled the best bowling figures in a losing cause in SA20. The left-arm wrist spinner claimed 4 for 25 for DSG against SEC in the first innings of a 2025 match.
Richard Gleeson has delivered the most economical spell in SA20, achieving an economy rate of 0.92 while returning three wickets for two runs in 2.1 overs for Joburg Super Kings (JSK) against DSG in a 2025/26 season match.
Daryn Dupavillon has conceded the most expensive bowling figures in SA20, giving away 73 runs for one wicket for Pretoria Capitals (PC) against MICT in a 2024 match.
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