Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Jansen First to 50 SA20 Wickets
Marco Jansen, a cricket player from South Africa, made history by becoming the first bowler to take 50 wickets in the SA20 league.
He achieved this milestone while playing for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape against the Paarl Royals.
Jansen took two wickets in that match, which his team unfortunately lost.
He has now taken a total of 51 wickets in 38 matches in the SA20 league.
Other top bowlers in the league include Ottneil Baartman and Kagiso Rabada.
Jansen will next play against the Joburg Super Kings on January 3, 2026.
Marco Jansen became the first bowler to take 50 wickets in SA20.
He achieved this milestone during a match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals.
Jansen took 2 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs in that match.
He has now taken a total of 51 wickets in 38 SA20 matches.
Other top bowlers in SA20 include Ottneil Baartman and Kagiso Rabada.
- Who
- Marco Jansen
- What
- Became the first bowler to take 50 wickets in SA20
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Why
- During an SA20 match between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Paarl Royals
- Player
- Marco Jansen
- Team
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Milestone
- 50 wickets in SA20
- Match
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals
- Venue
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- Date
- December 31, 2025
- Opposition
- Paarl Royals
- Performance
- 2 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs
Sources
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