Chennai, Feb. 15 -- USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk levelled with Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede for the joint-most wickets in a single T20 World Cup edition by an associate team cricketer.

Shadley achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Namibia at Chennai on Sunday. In his four overs, he took two wickets for 30 runs.

The 37-year-old is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, with 13 wickets in four innings at an average of 7.76, with two four-fers and best figures of 4/25.

De Leede also took 13 wickets for the Netherlands at an average of 13.00 in eight matches at the 2022 World Cup in Australia.

The US won the toss and elected to bat first. A 68-run stand between Monank Patel, the skipper (52 in 30 balls, w...