Bowlers With Most Wickets In A Single Edition Of ICC T20 World Cup

The role of the bowler in T20s is particularly grueling. With only 24 legal deliveries (4 overs) at their disposal per match, there is zero margin for error.

Whether it’s mastering the “death overs” with pinpoint yorkers or bamboozling batsmen with subtle variations in spin, the bowlers on the record list have demonstrated an elite ability to take wickets under extreme pressure.

Let us have a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in the single edition of a T20 world cup: 

1. Arshdeep Singh (2024) – 17 wickets

India’s Arshdeep Singh played a pivotal role in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, hosted by the USA and West Indies. Featuring in 8 matches, he claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 7.16, with best figures of 4/9. His tally made him the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, underlining his importance in India’s bowling attack.

2. Fazalhaq Farooqi (2024) – 17 wickets

Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered a standout performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Across 8 matches, he picked up 17 wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.31, including a superb spell of 5/9. Although he finished as one of the tournament’s top wicket-takers, Afghanistan’s impressive run ended with a semi-final defeat to South Africa.

3. Wanindu Hasaranga (2021) – 16 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga was Sri Lanka’s leading performer in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, held in Oman and the UAE. In 8 matches, he collected 16 wickets at a remarkable economy rate of 5.20, with best figures of 3/9. Despite emerging as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, Sri Lanka failed to advance beyond the Super 12 stage.

4. Ajantha Mendis (2012/13) – 15 wickets

Ajantha Mendis starred for Sri Lanka in the 2012/13 ICC T20 World Cup, hosted at home. He took 15 wickets in just 6 matches at an economy rate of 6.12, recording a sensational best of 6/8. Mendis finished as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, though Sri Lanka ultimately lost the final to the West Indies.

5. Wanindu Hasaranga (2022) – 15 wickets

Hasaranga continued his dominance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Playing 8 matches, he claimed 15 wickets at an economy rate of 6.41, with best figures of 3/8. Once again finishing as the tournament’s top wicket-taker, his efforts were not enough to prevent Sri Lanka from exiting at the Super 12 stage.

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Bowlers With Most Wickets In A Single Edition Of ICC T20 World Cup