WATCH: SA’s Ackermann breaks unlikely T20 record
Given his pedigree as a fine batsman, many are asking how this is possible...
Colin Ackermann of Leicestershire appeals during the Vitality Blast match between Worcestershire Rapids and Leicestershire Foxes at New Road on August 04, 2019 in Worcester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
South African spinner Colin Ackermann claimed a new Twenty20 world record on Wednesday when he took seven wickets for just 18 runs in an English county match.
The 28-year-old, playing for Leicestershire, took the wickets of Michael Burgess, Sam Hain, Will Rhodes, Liam Banks, Alex Thomson, Henry Brookes and Jeetan Patel in his side’s 55-run over Warwickshire at Grace Road.
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Colin Ackermann takes 7/18 – the best bowling figures in T20 history
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Malaysian bowler Arul Suppiah held the previous world record when he claimed 6-5 for Somerset against Glamorgan in 2011.
“It hasn’t really sunk in. I’m sure I’ll remember this game for a long time,” the Leicestershire captain said after the visitors, chasing 190 to win, were dismissed for 134.
“I think it’s the first time it’s really turned at Grace Road. I tried to use my height and get a bit of bounce.
“I wanted to get the batters to hit into the bigger side of the field and mixed up my pace.”
He added: “Never in a million years (did he think he would set a world record). I’m a batting all-rounder.”
Wawrickshire skipper Patel said: “You can’t take away from a great display of bowling. Colin’s spell put them in the ascendancy.”
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