India vs South Africa: Players who can be the leading wicket-takers of the series

India is ready to take on the South African team in a five-match T20I series at home. The selectors have announced a squad of top performers in the Indian T20 League 2022 for the series. Many big names have been rested in the series including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. On the other hand, South Africa is coming into the series with a full-strength squad. As the series is about to begin let us take a look at a few players who could end the series as the highest-wicket takers in the series.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal: Yuzvendra Chahal was a part of the Rajasthan team in the Indian T20 League 2022. He was at his best during the tournament.

Chahal picked up 27 wickets from 15 matches in the Indian T20 League 2022. If he continues with his brilliant show in the series versus South Africa, he could end up as one of the highest wicket-takers of the series if not the highest. Besides, it is known that South African batters are not great negotiators of spin bowling and hence there are chances that Chahal will be among the top three wickets.

2. Kagiso Rabada: Kagiso Rabada has been the leader of the South African pace battery for an extended period. He has troubled even the best batters of the modern era.

Rabada is also carrying a great form into the series from his ITL 2022 campaign. He picked up 23 wickets from 13 matches in the tournament. Being in India for the past couple of months coupled with his form might we’ll see Rabada among the top three wicket-takers in the series.

3. Umran Malik: Umran Malik has been the biggest revelation of the Indian T20 League 2022. His ability to clock 150 kmph regularly has grabbed a lot of attention.

Malik has been very potent in the tournament picking up 22 wickets. Along with his sheer pace, the fact that this is his first appearance in the international arena might see him on the list of highest wicket-takers in the series.