Some say, cricket is the game of batsman while some say cricket is the game boundaries and sixes. But in reality, cricket is a game that requires equal excellence in both batting and bowling department. A team failing to do so can’t win important tournament such as the World Cups. It is well known that a test match can’t be won without picking up twenty wickets. Similarly, in T20 matches, the 4-over spell of a bowler is extremely crucial. Such is the format that 1 or 2 good overs can eventually help you win the match. With T20 World Cup round the corner here are some special facts especially for you.
Most Wickets in T20 World Cup
| Bowlers |
Country |
M |
W |
R |
Best Bowling |
| Shakib Al Hasan |
Bangladesh |
30 |
41 |
709 |
4/9 |
| Shahid Afridi |
Pakistan |
34 |
39 |
907 |
4/11 |
| Lasith Malinga |
Sri Lanka |
31 |
38 |
763 |
5/31 |
| Saeed Ajmal |
Pakistan |
23 |
36 |
607 |
4/19 |
| Ajanta Mendis |
Sri Lanka |
21 |
35 |
526 |
6/8 |
| Umar Gul |
Pakistan |
24 |
35 |
604 |
5/6 |
| Dale Steyn |
South Africa |
23 |
30 |
579 |
4/17 |
| Stuart Broad |
England |
25 |
30 |
671 |
3/17 |
T20 World Cup Most Wickets Season Wise
| Bowlers |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Umar Gul |
Pakistan |
13 |
7 |
| Stuart Clark |
Australia |
12 |
6 |
| Rudra Pratap Singh |
India |
12 |
7 |
| Shahid Afridi |
Pakistan |
12 |
7 |
| Daniel Vetorri |
New Zealand |
11 |
6 |
| Bowlers |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Umar Gul |
Pakistan |
13 |
7 |
| Ajantha Mendis |
Sri Lanka |
12 |
7 |
| Saeed Ajmal |
Pakistan |
12 |
7 |
| Lasith Malinga |
Sri Lanka |
12 |
7 |
| Shahid Afridi |
Pakistan |
11 |
7 |
| Bowlers Name |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Dirk Nannes |
Australia |
14 |
7 |
| Charl Langeveldt |
South Africa |
11 |
4 |
| Steve Smith |
Australia |
11 |
7 |
| Saeed Ajmal |
Pakistan |
11 |
6 |
| Graeme Swan |
England |
10 |
7 |
| Bowlers Name |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Ajantha Mendis |
Sri Lanka |
15 |
6 |
| Shane Watson |
Australia |
11 |
6 |
| Mitchell Starc |
Australia |
10 |
6 |
| L. Balaji |
India |
9 |
4 |
| Sunil Narine |
West Indies |
9 |
7 |
| Bowlers Name |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Imran Tahir |
South Africa |
12 |
5 |
| Ahsan Malik |
Netherland |
12 |
7 |
| Samuel Badree |
West Indies |
11 |
5 |
| R. Ashwin |
India |
11 |
6 |
| Amit Mishra |
India |
10 |
6 |
| Bowlers Name |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Mohammad Nabi |
Afghanistan |
12 |
7 |
| Rashid Khan |
Afghanistan |
11 |
7 |
| Ish Sodhi |
New Zealand |
10 |
5 |
| Mitchell Santner |
New Zealand |
10 |
5 |
| Shakib Al Hasan |
Bangladesh |
10 |
6 |
| Bowlers Name |
Country |
Wickets |
Matches |
| Wanindu Hasaranga |
Sri Lanka |
16 |
8 |
| Adam Zampa |
Australia |
13 |
7 |
| Trent Boult |
New Zealand |
13 |
7 |
| Shakib Al Hasan |
Bangladesh |
11 |
6 |
| Josh Hazlewood |
Australia |
11 |
7 |
T20 World Cup Most Wickets FAQs
Which bowler has the most wickets in T20 world cup history?
In 2021, Shakib Al Hasan became the T20 world cup highest wicket taker. He has taken total 41 wickets till date.
Which Bowler has got Most wickets in a t20 world cup edition?
Wanindu Hasaranga from Sri Lanka has got most wickets in a T20 World Cup. He has taken 16 wickets in T20 world cup 21.
