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**Ngidi Surpasses Steyn, Becomes Third-Highest South African T20I Wicket-Taker**

**Harare, Zimbabwe:** South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi achieved a significant milestone in the opening match of the tri-nation T20I series against New Zealand, surpassing Dale Steyn to become the third-highest T20I wicket-taker for South Africa.

Ngidi reached the landmark by dismissing Tim Seifert in the match held at the Harare Cricket Ground. This wicket took Ngidi’s total to 65 in his 45th T20I, eclipsing Steyn’s previous record of 64 wickets in 47 matches.

While Ngidi’s achievement is noteworthy, he still trails Tabraiz Shamsi (89 wickets) and Kagiso Rabada (71 wickets) on the list of South Africa’s all-time leading T20I wicket-takers.

The tri-nation series involves Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl in the first match.

**Teams for the match:**

* **New Zealand:** Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
* **South Africa:** Reeza Hendricks, Luan-dre Pretorius (WK), Rassie van der Dussen (C), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Quena Mafka, Lungi Ngidi

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