New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson Makes History with Four Maiden Overs in a T20 Match

New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson made history during the T20 World Cup 2024 by becoming the first bowler in a men’s T20 tournament to bowl four maiden overs in a spell. He achieved this feat during New Zealand’s last group-stage match against Papua New Guinea, taking three wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 0.00. Despite his incredible performance, New Zealand was knocked out of the tournament after losses to Afghanistan and West Indies.

Previously, Saad Bin Zafar of Canada had accomplished this rare feat during a T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier match in 2021. Ferguson’s exceptional bowling display included getting PNG captain Assad Vala out on the very first ball he bowled and stifling the opposition batsmen with tight lines. However, despite his efforts, New Zealand’s campaign in the T20 World Cup came to an end after failing to qualify for the knockout stage.

The game between New Zealand and PNG began after a rain delay, with New Zealand successfully restricting PNG to 78 runs in 19.4 overs. Ferguson’s exceptional bowling performance will be remembered as a significant milestone in T20I cricket history.