In the ever-evolving world of cricket, where boundaries are being pushed on the field and banter is reaching new heights off it, social media has become the ultimate second screen. While the T20 World Cup 2026 is currently heating up across the vibrant stadiums of India and Sri Lankaa hilarious digital exchange between two premier spin wizards, India’s Yuzvendra Chahal and South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi have stolen the spotlight. The camaraderie between the “spin twins” from different nations reminded fans that despite the high stakes of a World Cup, the spirit of the game remains as light-hearted as ever.

Yuzvendra Chahal pokes fun at Tabraiz Shamsi’s boast about hitting Lungi Ngidi for a maximum

The digital duel began when South African left-arm wrist-spinner Shamsi took to X (formerly Twitter) to boast about his supposed batting prowess. Known more for his shoe-call celebration than his strike rate, Shamsi posted a bold claim: “The only one that can smash Lungi’s slower balls for huge 6s is me! For everyone else it’s real hard work lol.”

Shamsi’s attempt to project himself as a power-hitter against his own teammate, Good luckwas immediately met with a reality check from his long-time friend and rival, Chahal.

Chahal, never one to miss a chance for a witty jab, replied within hours: “true my bru but only with your tongue because you only talk.” The burn was as sharp as Chahal’s leg-break, prompting a laugh from Shamsi, who quickly challenged ‘Yuzi’ to a 6-ball ‘battle of the batters.’ Fans have since been clamouring for this hypothetical showdown between the two tail-enders, proving that their friendship transcends international borders.

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Lungi Ngidi: The silent assassin of the 2026 T20 World Cup

While Shamsi and Chahal joke about hitting him for sixes, the reality on the ground is far more intimidating. Ngidi has emerged as the undisputed spearhead of the Proteas’ bowling attack in this 10th edition of the tournament. Mastering the humid conditions of the subcontinent, Ngidi has been a nightmare for top-order batters, effectively using the very slower balls Shamsi joked about to dismantle opposition lineups.

As of the Super 8 stage, Ngidi stands tall as the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in the 2026 edition, with 11 wickets in just 5 matches. His standout performance against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, where he returned figures of 3/30, was a masterclass in pace variation and disciplined length. By sharpening his cutters and wide yorkers, skills he famously honed during his IPL days, Ngidi has become the glue holding the South African defense together. While his teammates might joke about his bowling on social media, the international batters facing him in the death overs certainly aren’t laughing.