Who is Shadley van Schalkwyk? USA pacer stuns India with three wickets in one over
USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk produced a sensational spell to stun India on Saturday, claiming three wickets in a single over during their ICC T20 World Cup clash and leaving the defending champions in early disarray.
USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk sent shockwaves through Indian fans on Saturday after producing a sensational spell against India in their ICC T20 World Cup clash, scalping three wickets in a single over to leave the tournament favourites in early trouble.
Van Schalkwyk's burst ensured India endured one of their worst starts in a T20 innings, slumping to 46 for 4 inside the Powerplay. Tournament favourites India would not have anticipated such an opening to their campaign, once again underlining the unpredictable nature of the format.
India's top order collapsed rapidly as the hosts found themselves in deep trouble at 63 for 4 after 10 overs, with the USA pacer doing the bulk of the damage. The 37-year-old finished with figures of 3 for 13 in three overs, striking thrice in a decisive sixth over.
After Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a first-ball duck in the second over, van Schalkwyk took centre stage. He first removed Ishan Kishan for 20, before unsettling Tilak Varma with a short ball that climbed awkwardly. Shivam Dube then fell first delivery, undone by another well-disguised slower ball, as India slid to 46 for 4.
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With four wickets down, the responsibility fell on Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh to rebuild. However, Rinku failed to capitalise, handing his wicket to Mohammed Mohsin as India slipped further to 72 for 5. The dismissal of Hardik Pandya soon after compounded the damage, leaving the hosts struggling at 77 for 6.
Tilak Varma had briefly counter-punched after Abhishek's early exit, adding stability alongside Kishan, but van Schalkwyk's incisive spell decisively wrested back the momentum.
Who is Shadley van Schalkwyk?
Van Schalkwyk is a South Africa-born fast-bowling all-rounder who represents the USA at international level. He studied at Wynberg Boys’ High School, the same institution attended by Jacques Kallis, and played domestic cricket for Western Province in 2008 before establishing himself on the South African circuit with the Knights and Free State.
The 37-year-old took what he has described as a “leap of faith” in the 2020s by moving to the United States, where he worked his way through the Minor League system with the Seattle Thunderbolts before breaking into Major League Cricket with the Los Angeles Knight Riders. Since making his international debut in April 2024, van Schalkwyk has emerged as a reliable performer for the USA, particularly in pressure situations. He was a key member of the side’s historic 2024 T20 World Cup campaign and has maintained a strong T20I bowling average of 27.47
A regular presence in franchise cricket, van Schalkwyk also turns out for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. He has so far represented the USA in 13 ODIs and 14 T20Is.
Earlier in the day, USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first at the Wankhede Stadium, backing his bowlers on a surface traditionally known for high scores.
India began their title defence against a USA side growing steadily in confidence on the global stage, and van Schalkwyk’s incisive opening spell ensured the contest began on an unexpectedly dramatic note.
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USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk sent shockwaves through Indian fans on Saturday after producing a sensational spell against India in their ICC T20 World Cup clash, scalping three wickets in a single over to leave the tournament favourites in early trouble.
Van Schalkwyk's burst ensured India endured one of their worst starts in a T20 innings, slumping to 46 for 4 inside the Powerplay. Tournament favourites India would not have anticipated such an opening to their campaign, once again underlining the unpredictable nature of the format.
India's top order collapsed rapidly as the hosts found themselves in deep trouble at 63 for 4 after 10 overs, with the USA pacer doing the bulk of the damage. The 37-year-old finished with figures of 3 for 13 in three overs, striking thrice in a decisive sixth over.
After Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a first-ball duck in the second over, van Schalkwyk took centre stage. He first removed Ishan Kishan for 20, before unsettling Tilak Varma with a short ball that climbed awkwardly. Shivam Dube then fell first delivery, undone by another well-disguised slower ball, as India slid to 46 for 4.
IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Updates | Scorecard
With four wickets down, the responsibility fell on Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh to rebuild. However, Rinku failed to capitalise, handing his wicket to Mohammed Mohsin as India slipped further to 72 for 5. The dismissal of Hardik Pandya soon after compounded the damage, leaving the hosts struggling at 77 for 6.
Tilak Varma had briefly counter-punched after Abhishek's early exit, adding stability alongside Kishan, but van Schalkwyk's incisive spell decisively wrested back the momentum.
Who is Shadley van Schalkwyk?
Van Schalkwyk is a South Africa-born fast-bowling all-rounder who represents the USA at international level. He studied at Wynberg Boys’ High School, the same institution attended by Jacques Kallis, and played domestic cricket for Western Province in 2008 before establishing himself on the South African circuit with the Knights and Free State.
The 37-year-old took what he has described as a “leap of faith” in the 2020s by moving to the United States, where he worked his way through the Minor League system with the Seattle Thunderbolts before breaking into Major League Cricket with the Los Angeles Knight Riders. Since making his international debut in April 2024, van Schalkwyk has emerged as a reliable performer for the USA, particularly in pressure situations. He was a key member of the side’s historic 2024 T20 World Cup campaign and has maintained a strong T20I bowling average of 27.47
A regular presence in franchise cricket, van Schalkwyk also turns out for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20. He has so far represented the USA in 13 ODIs and 14 T20Is.
Earlier in the day, USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first at the Wankhede Stadium, backing his bowlers on a surface traditionally known for high scores.
India began their title defence against a USA side growing steadily in confidence on the global stage, and van Schalkwyk’s incisive opening spell ensured the contest began on an unexpectedly dramatic note.
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