Mzansi Super League 2019: 3 bowlers who took the most wickets till week 3
The fourth week of Mzansi Super League 2019 is all set to begin tonight with a top-of-the-table clash between Paarl Rocks and Nelson Mandela Bay Giants. So far, 16 matches have been played in the 2019 edition of South Africa's premier T20 league and, the Giants are at the pole position courtesy of their 4 wins in 5 matches. The Rocks are just behind them while the defending champions, Jozi Stars are yet to open their account in the tournament.
Since South Africa is hosting the tourney, the pitch is assisting the quicker bowlers. The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Wahab Riaz, Isuru Udana, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris, and Morne Morkel are making life difficult for the batsmen with their pace bowling. The fact that six of the top 10 wicket-takers of the tournament are fast bowlers further emphasises the aforementioned statement.
In this article, we will have a look at the three bowlers who have taken the most wickets till week 3 of MSL 2019.
#3 Sisanda Magala (Cape Town Blitz)
Matches - 6, Wickets - 8, Best Figures - 3/17, Economy Rate - 8.45
Cape Town Blitz's right-arm fast medium pacer, Sisanda Magala has been pretty impressive in the 2019 Mzansi Super League. The fast bowler has scalped 8 wickets in 6 matches for Blitz and supported Dale Steyn to perfection.
Billed by many as the next big thing in South African cricket, Magala has troubled a lot of batsmen with his bowling in the death overs. He achieved his best figures of 3/17 against Jozi Stars. In his team's previous match versus Paarl Rocks, the 28-year-old took 2 wickets for 35, runs which also included the prized wicket of Dwaine Pretorius. His wicket-taking abilities have placed him above Morne Morkel and Chris Morris in this list.
#2 Junior Dala (Nelson Mandela Bay Giants)
Matches - 5, Wickets - 9, Best Figures - 3/19, Economy Rate - 9.35
The 29-year-old South African pacer, Junior Dala has impressed the fans with his quick bowling in MSL 2019. The Zambia-born fast bowler has been one of the key reasons behind the Giants' success this season. He has scalped 9 wickets in just 5 matches and his best bowling performance came against the Jozi Stars.
Dala has proven to be very expensive in the last two matches as he conceded a combined total of 98 runs in the games against Cape Town Blitz and Durban Heat. The fans will expect him to keep a check on the run flow in the upcoming matches.
#1 Dale Steyn (Cape Town Blitz)
Matches - 6, Wickets - 10, Best Figures - 3/25, Economy Rate - 8.00
The 36-year-old fast bowler, Dale Steyn has been the best bowler of Mzansi Super League 2019 so far. The Phalaborwa-born quick has played 6 games for the Cape Town Blitz, scalping 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.00. He has bowled at a superb average of 19.20 and his best bowling performance came against the Jozi Stars.
Just like Junior Dala, Steyn has been expensive in his last two games. Thus, the veteran pacer will look to improve his performance in the upcoming fixtures.