Most Wickets in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has showcased some of the finest bowlers in cricket history, with several delivering exceptional performances that have often turned matches in their teams’ favor. This article highlights the top wicket-takers in the tournament’s history and their significant contributions to the game-
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has witnessed extraordinary bowling performances, with legends like Shakib Al Hasan, Shahid Afridi, and Lasith Malinga setting benchmarks for excellence. As T20 cricket continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see which bowlers will join this elite group in future tournaments-
| S.No | Player | Mat/Inns | Wkts | BBI | Econ | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 43/41 | 50 | 4/9 | 6.86 | 3 | – |
| 2 | Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 34/34 | 39 | 4/11 | 6.71 | 2 | – |
| 3 | Lasith Malinga (SL) | 31/31 | 38 | 5/31 | 7.43 | – | 1 |
| 4 | Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 19/19 | 37 | 3/8 | 6.00 | – | – |
| 5 | Rashid Khan (AFG) | 23/23 | 37 | 4/9 | 6.30 | 3 | – |
| 6 | Adam Zampa (AUS) | 21/21 | 36 | 5/19 | 6.32 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 23/23 | 36 | 4/19 | 6.79 | 3 | – |
| 8 | Tim Southee (NZ) | 25/25 | 36 | 3/4 | 6.99 | – | – |
| 9 | Anrich Nortje (SA) | 19/19 | 35 | 4/7 | 5.55 | 3 | – |
| 10 | Ajantha Mendis (SL) | 21/21 | 35 | 6/8 | 6.70 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Umar Gul (PAK) | 24/24 | 35 | 5/6 | 7.30 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Trent Boult (NZ) | 18/18 | 34 | 4/13 | 5.93 | 1 | – |
| 13 | Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) | 24/24 | 32 | 4/11 | 6.49 | 1 | – |
| 14 | Mitchell Starc (AUS) | 25/25 | 32 | 3/20 | 8.39 | – | – |
| 15 | Chris Jordan (ENG) | 23/23 | 31 | 4/10 | 8.06 | 2 | – |
| 16 | Adil Rashid (ENG) | 30/30 | 31 | 4/2 | 6.90 | 2 | – |
| 17 | Dale Steyn (SA) | 23/23 | 30 | 4/17 | 6.96 | 1 | – |
| 18 | Stuart Broad (ENG) | 26/25 | 30 | 3/17 | 7.72 | – | – |
| 19 | Andre Russell (WI) | 29/25 | 29 | 3/31 | 8.21 | – | – |
| 20 | Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) | 22/22 | 28 | 5/22 | 6.85 | 1 | 1 |
FAQs
Q: Who is ICC Men’s T20 World Cup’s highest wicket-taker?
Shakib Al Hasan holds the record with 50 wickets in 43 matches at an economy rate of 6.86.
Q: Which bowler has the best bowling figures in a T20 World Cup match?
Ajantha Mendis recorded the best figures, taking 6 wickets for 8 runs in a single match.
Q: Who are the top three wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history?
The top three are Shakib Al Hasan (50), Shahid Afridi (39), and Lasith Malinga (38).
Q: Which bowler has the best economy rate among the top wicket-takers?
Anrich Nortje boasts the best economy rate of 5.55 among the top bowlers in T20 World Cup history.
Q: How many wickets has Rashid Khan taken in T20 World Cups?
Rashid Khan has taken 37 wickets in 23 matches, with a best bowling figure of 4/9.
Q: Who is the most successful bowler from Sri Lanka in T20 World Cups?
Lasith Malinga leads with 38 wickets in 31 matches, with a best figure of 5/31.
Q: How does Wanindu Hasaranga rank among T20 World Cup bowlers?
Wanindu Hasaranga is fourth on the list, with 37 wickets in just 19 matches at an economy rate of 6.00.
Q: Which Pakistani bowler has taken the most wickets in T20 World Cups?
Shahid Afridi is Pakistan’s top wicket-taker in T20 World Cups with 39 wickets in 34 matches.
Q: How many five-wicket hauls are there in T20 World Cup history?
Only a few bowlers, like Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga, Adam Zampa, and Umar Gul, have achieved five-wicket hauls.
Q: Who has the best average among the top 10 wicket-takers in T20 World Cups?
Wanindu Hasaranga has the best bowling average among the top 10, with an average of 11.72.
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