5 unsung T20 heroes of England and South Africa

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Alex Hales of England plays a shot during the 1st NatWest T20 International match between England and South Africa at Ageas Bowl on June 21, 2017 in Southampton, England.  (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Alex Hales has been a terrific T20 player for England

#3 Ryan Sidebottom

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 05:  Ryan Sidebottom of England celebrates dismissing Ross Taylor of New Zealand as team-mate Kevin Pietersen heads to congratulate him during the Twenty20 International match between the New Zealand Black Caps and England held at Eden Park February 5, 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Ryan Sidebottom was a revelation for England during their World Cup winning campaign in 2010

The noodle haired fast bowler who created his legacy at Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire in the County circuit was a pretty good T20 player for England. Sidebottom has 23 wickets in 18 T20I matches, including 10 in England's World Cup winning campaign in 2010.

He boasts of an average of 19 in the format aside from a miserly economy of 7.14. The left-arm seamer was at his best during the 2010 World T20 and played a huge role in victories over South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia in the finals. While his First-class exploits with Yorkshire are well known, he remains an unsung hero in T20s for England.

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