Harare, July 16 -- South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi surpassed legendary tearaway Dale Steyn to become the third-highest wicket taker for Proteas in T20Is after he grabbed a wicket in the 2nd fixture of the Tri-Series against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Ngidi now has 65 wickets in T20 internationals. Steyn achieved the feat in 47 matches; Ngidi (45) took two fewer to surpass him at the milestone. Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi sits at the top of the summit with 89 wickets from 70 matches. South Africa's mainstay Kagiso Rabada follows with a tally of 71 in 65 games.

Ngidi passed Steyn by taking the wicket of New Zealand opener Tim Seifert. Prior to miscuing the pitch in the third over of the game, the keeper-batter appeared to be in g...