Marco Jansen becomes first bowler to take 50 wickets in SA20. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1801-01-2026, 12:12

Marco Jansen Makes SA20 History: First Bowler to Claim 50 Wickets!

  • Marco Jansen became the first bowler to take 50 wickets in SA20 history.
  • He achieved this milestone during an SA20 match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals at St George’s Park.
  • The 25-year-old left-arm pacer dismissed Asa Tribe for his 50th wicket, finishing with 2/25 in the match.
  • Jansen now has 51 wickets in 38 matches for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, leading the all-time SA20 wicket-takers.
  • He surpasses Ottneil Baartman (46 wickets) and Kagiso Rabada (34 wickets) in the SA20 wicket-taking charts.

Why It Matters: Marco Jansen etched his name in SA20 history as the first bowler to reach 50 wickets.

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