South Africa’s premier T20 domestic cricket league, the SA20 has emerged as one of the most exciting franchise tournaments in the world of fast-paced cricket. Showcasing high-octane batting displays, along with some brilliant bowling spells, the league has offered a lot to the fans in just its short history. While the batters have put up some dramatic finishes, the bowlers too have played a vital role.
In the ongoing SA20 2025-26 edition, while Lungi Ngidi became the first-ever player to claim an SA20 hat-trick, Ottneil Baartman also joined the likes. Picking a five-wicket haul in Paarl Royals six-wicket win against Pretoria Capitals on Friday (Jan 16), Baartman’s spell also rewarded him with a Player of the Match award. Here in this listicle, we have listed the players who have claimed SA20 hat-tricks.
Players to take hat-trick in SA20
Lungi Ngidi
Protean pacer, Lungi Ngidi etched into history books as he became the first bowler to pick a hat-trick in SA20. The 29-year-old, who is playing for Pretoria Capitals in SA20 2025-26 achieved this feat in the ongoing edition in Capitals’ match against Durban’s Super Giants. So far in the SA20 history, Lungi Ngidi has picked as many as 33 wickets in 33 matches at an economy of 8.80.
Ottneil Baartman
The leading wicket-taker of the tournament of all time, Ottneil Baartman on Friday, January 16 became only the second player to pick a hat-trick in SA20. The 32-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler, who is plying his trade for the Paarl Royals in SA20 2025-26, achieved the feat in their game against the Pretoria Capitals, thus helping his side book a playoff spot.
SA20 FAQs
Who was the first player to take a hat-trick in SA20?
Lungi Ngidi was the first player to claim a hat-trick in SA20.
Who is the highest wicket-taker in SA20?
Ottneil Baartman is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament history, picking 57 wickets across 30 matches thus far.
Who is the highest wicket-taker in SA20 2025-26?
Ottneil Baartman is the highest wicket-taker of SA20 2025-26, having claimed 16 wickets in five matches so far, conceding only 151 runs.
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