5 fast bowlers who gave batters nightmares in T20 World Cup matches

3. Anrich Nortje (South Africa)

Anrich Nortje is the only active player in this list, despite an injury-interrupted career. When he first burst onto the international scene, Nortje made instant headlines with his pace, bounce, and often clocking 150 kmph.

Although regular injuries have forced him to miss a lot of cricket, he still holds the third spot on the list. In ICC T20 World Cups, he has bagged 35 wickets in just 19 matches. In T20Is overall, the speedster has taken 53 wickets in 45 matches, making him one of South Africa’s most reliable fast-bowling options in the shortest format. Notably, he is part of the Proteas' squad for the 2026 edition as well.