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4 overs, 4 maidens, 3 wickets! Lockie Ferguson creates incredible T20I record in clash against PNG
Lockie Ferguson Creates History With Most Economical Figures in T20I Cricket
New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson produced the most economical bowling figures in T20 World Cup history after bowling his maximum permitted four overs without conceding a run against Papua New Guinea on Monday. The 33-year-old fast bowler finished with three wickets for no runs in four overs during a Group C game against the non-Test nation PNG in Tarouba, Trinidad.
In New Delhi, reports praised Ferguson’s historic spell, calling it the best-ever bowling performance in a T20 International match. The right-arm speedster was at his absolute best against the minnows PNG in New Zealand’s final game of the T20 World Cup 2024. In an unbelievable spell, Ferguson bowled a record 24 dot balls and picked up three wickets for unprecedented figures of 4-0-0-3.
Lockie Ferguson returned the most economical figures in the history of Men’s T20 International cricket in Monday’s match against Papua New Guinea at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The New Zealand pacer did the unthinkable in his four-over spell, not conceding a single run as he took 3/0 to set a new world record in the format. Only one men’s bowler in history had ever bowled a full set of four overs without conceding a run – Canada’s Saad Bin Zafar against Panama in an international in 2021. And Ferguson has become the second player to do so in history, and the first ever to do so at a T20 World Cup.
The 33-year-old pacer struck with his very first ball to remove Papua New Guinea captain Assad Valada for 6 (16), and tied up the new batter to open his spell with a maiden in the powerplay. And he was understandably kept on to bowl the first over after the powerplay, once again keeping things tight with an excellent maiden. He returned to the attack for the 12th over and picked up the wicket of Charles Amini 17 (25), and finished with his third wicket-maiden with the 14th over of the innings, cleaning up Chad Soper for 1(6). There were celebrations and handshakes for Ferguson when he fielded the sixth ball of his fourth over off his own bowling to finish with four consecutive maidens and complete his historic achievement.
Ferguson’s incredible spell of 4-0-0-3 is now the most economical bowling figures in T20I history, surpassing the previous record held by Saad Bin Zafar. His unwavering accuracy and skillful bowling earned him three key wickets while keeping the Papua New Guinea batters scoreless, showcasing a remarkable level of consistency throughout his four overs. This performance will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest bowling efforts in T20 cricket.
About Lockie Furguson
Full Name: Lockie Joe Ferguson
Born: June 13, 1991 (age 32 years) in Auckland, New Zealand
Role: Bowler (Right-arm fast)
Batting Style: Right-handed bat
Teams: New Zealand, Auckland, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans (IPL)
T20I Debut: vs South Africa at Centurion in 2017
Test Debut: Yet to make his Test debut
ODI Debut: vs Australia at Sydney in 2016
- One of the fastest bowlers produced by New Zealand, regularly clocking speeds over 145 kph.
- Known for his ability to pick up wickets with sharp bouncers and yorkers.
- Has represented New Zealand in 53 T20Is, picking up 68 wickets at an economy of 8.04.
- His ODI record is decent with 84 wickets from 58 matches at an economy of 5.91.
- Plays for the Auckland Aces in New Zealand’s domestic cricket.
- Has been part of multiple IPL franchises like Rising Pune Supergiant, KKR and now Gujarat Titans.
- Took a hat-trick against Zimbabwe at the 2022 T20 World Cup.
- His 4-0-0-3 figures against PNG in the 2024 T20 WC are the most economical ever in men’s T20Is.
- Injuries have been a concern through his career so far due to his explosive bowling action.
So in summary, Lockie Ferguson is New Zealand’s premium fast bowler known for his extreme pace and wicket-taking abilities in white-ball cricket.
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Early Life and Youth Cricket:
- Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand
- Took up cricket from a young age, representing Auckland age-group teams
- Played for the Auckland Aces team in New Zealand’s domestic circuit from 2010
Domestic Career:
- A consistent performer for Auckland in the Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy and Super Smash tournaments
- His raw pace and ability to extract bounce earned him an IPL contract with Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017
- Has been a part of multiple IPL franchises like KKR and now Gujarat Titans
International Debut and Rise:
- Made his ODI debut for New Zealand against Australia in 2016
- Earned his T20I cap a year later against South Africa in 2017
- Quickly established himself as New Zealand’s premier fast bowler across formats
- Known for his aggressive bowling, regularly clocking 145+ kph
Training and Fitness:
- Works closely with New Zealand’s strength and conditioning coaches to maintain his fitness
- His explosive action puts a lot of stress on his body, so has to carefully manage workloads
- Follows specific training regimes focusing on running, gym sessions and recovery
Earnings and Endorsements:
- Awarded a central contract by New Zealand Cricket board
- IPL contract is lucrative, earning in the range of INR 4-6 crores annually
- Has endorsement deals with brands like Cricket Equipment Company SS and Powerade
Personal Life:
- Married to Haley, who has been his longtime girlfriend
- Likes to spend free time playing golf and following other sports
- Also involved in social causes and charity initiatives in New Zealand
