SA20 Top Bowler
The top bowler market is the SA20's headline bowling bet — one outright on who takes the most wickets across the whole tournament. Here is how to play it.
How the market works
You back a bowler to finish the SA20 as its leading wicket-taker, at odds set before the first ball. It runs the full tournament, so it is a long hold that rewards a player who stays fit and bowls his full allocation. Wicket-taking quicks and canny spinners lead the market — death bowlers and powerplay strikers tend to rack up wickets fastest in a high-scoring league. The biggest edge is a bowler at a franchise expected to go deep, because more matches means more overs and more chances at a wicket.
Finding value
A strike bowler at a side that exits early sees his run end, so a frontline bowler at a strong franchise often beats a flashier name on a weaker team. Home conditions count: a bowler who exploits South African pitches has the edge. Pair the market with the title odds to see which sides go deep, the top batsman market for the batting mirror, and the SA20 guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SA20 top bowler bet?
An outright bet on which bowler takes the most wickets across the whole tournament. It is set before the first ball and settles after the final.
Which bowlers win the SA20 top wicket-taker market?
Usually wicket-taking quicks and spinners from franchises that reach the playoffs, since going deep means more overs. A bowler whose side exits early rarely takes enough wickets to win it.