New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson achieved a remarkable milestone by bowling four consecutive maidens against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Ground in Trinidad & Tobago during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This feat is unprecedented in T20 cricket, showcasing his dominance and control over the opposition.

Ferguson’s exceptional spell included three crucial dismissals, troubling the PNG batting lineup significantly. He removed opener-captain Assad Vala, No. 3 batter Charles Amini, and Chad Soper, showcasing his ability to break through the opposition’s defenses.

Having debuted in T20Is for New Zealand against Bangladesh in 2017, Ferguson has played 41 matches, amassing 58 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 7.34 and a bowling strike rate of 15.2. His T20I career highlights include multiple impactful performances, including a couple of four-wicket hauls and a best of five dismissals in a match. His bowling average stands at an impressive 18.63.

With veteran bowlers like Trent Boult and Tim Southee considering retirement from T20Is, Ferguson is poised to lead New Zealand’s bowling attack in the future, as evidenced by his outstanding performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup fixture.