In a sensational turn of events in world cricket, New Zealand bowler Luke Ferguson has set a new record in the T20 World Cup. Ferguson bowled 4 overs without conceding a single run, all of which were maidens, and took 3 wickets. This remarkable feat marks the best bowling figures in international T20 history and makes Ferguson the first bowler in T20 World Cup history to deliver 4 maiden overs in a match.
This historic performance occurred during a match against Papua New Guinea, where Ferguson's outstanding bowling played a crucial role. Previously, Canada's Saad Bin Zafar also bowled 4 maiden overs but took only 2 wickets.
In the match against Papua New Guinea, New Zealand achieved a comprehensive 7-wicket victory. Ferguson's devastating spell restricted PNG to a mere 78 runs. In response, New Zealand chased down the target, losing only 3 wickets. Despite this win, both teams have already been eliminated from the T20 World Cup. New Zealand concluded their campaign in Group C in third place, surprising many with their early exit despite playing excellent cricket recently.
