IND vs SA: Most wickets in India SA T20I encounters

India and South Africa have had a noticeable history in T20Is ever since the maiden T20 World Cup in 2007. Both these teams have been producing a lot of match winners over the years, and the recent series five-match T20I series in India ended up in a draw (2-2) between India and South Africa. However, the Proteas will again travel to the subcontinent for a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. Here are the top three bowlers with the most wickets in the T20Is between India and South Africa.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel was India’s leading wicket-taker in the five-match T20I series against South Africa this year and he was among the wicket’s column consistently. The right-arm seamer picked up seven wickets in the five games at an average of 12.57 and has the best figures of 4 for 25. His economy rate of 7.23 was quite impressive and he has been mostly employed to bowl the tough overs. Harshal will have a big role to play in the upcoming three games.

R Ashwin

R Ashwin has the second-most wickets in the T20Is between India and South Africa despite not being part of the T20I squad consistently in recent times. The off-spinner has taken ten wickets in six games so far at an average of 16.50 and has the best figures of 3 for 22. His economy rate of 6.87 is outstanding considering that he can bowl in the powerplay as well.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the chart among the bowlers for most wickets in T20Is between India and South Africa. The swing bowler picked up 14 wickets in 11 games at an average of 17 and has the best figures of 5 for 24. He has enjoyed bowling against South Africa for a long time now, however, he will miss the upcoming T20I series as he is rested.