Top 10 Bowlers With Most Wickets in ICC T20 World Cup Till 2024
Shakib Al Hasan is the leading bowler with the most wickets in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup tournament. Before the 9th edition of the 2024 T20 World Cup, all teams have announced their best squads of 15 players who will compete for the trophy.
For the first time, the ICC’s major event will be hosted by the United States, with the West Indies serving as co-hosts. Twenty teams will participate in this limited-over World Cup edition, adding extra excitement to the tournament.
Eight editions of the ICC T20 World Cup have taken place since its inaugural season in 2007. Throughout the tournament’s history, many records have been made and broken. This blog lists the top 10 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history.
The table below displays the bowling statistics for the top 10 players with the most wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Here’s the table with the provided data:
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Balls | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 2007-2024 | 43 | 41 | 879 | 146.3 | 0 | 1006 | 50 | 4/9 | 20.12 | 6.86 | 17.58 | 3 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 2007-2016 | 34 | 34 | 810 | 135.0 | 1 | 907 | 39 | 4/11 | 23.25 | 6.71 | 20.76 | 2 | 0 |
| SL Malinga (SL) | 2007-2014 | 31 | 31 | 616 | 102.4 | 0 | 763 | 38 | 5/31 | 20.07 | 7.43 | 16.21 | 0 | 1 |
| PW Hasaranga (SL) | 2021-2024 | 19 | 19 | 434 | 72.2 | 1 | 434 | 37 | 3/8 | 11.72 | 6.00 | 11.72 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 2016-2024 | 23 | 23 | 524 | 87.2 | 0 | 551 | 37 | 4/9 | 14.89 | 6.30 | 14.16 | 3 | 0 |
| A Zampa (AUS) | 2016-2024 | 21 | 21 | 468 | 78.0 | 0 | 493 | 36 | 5/19 | 13.69 | 6.32 | 13.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Saeed Ajmal (PAK) | 2009-2014 | 23 | 23 | 536 | 89.2 | 1 | 607 | 36 | 4/19 | 16.86 | 6.79 | 14.88 | 3 | 0 |
| TG Southee (NZ) | 2010-2024 | 25 | 25 | 553 | 92.1 | 3 | 645 | 36 | 3/4 | 17.91 | 6.99 | 15.36 | 0 | 0 |
| A Nortje (SA) | 2021-2024 | 19 | 19 | 431 | 71.5 | 0 | 399 | 35 | 4/7 | 11.40 | 5.55 | 12.31 | 3 | 0 |
| BAW Mendis (SL) | 2009-2014 | 21 | 21 | 471 | 78.3 | 3 | 526 | 35 | 6/8 | 15.02 | 6.70 | 13.45 | 1 | 1 |
Top 10 Most wicket-takers in the T20 World Cup in history
1. Shakib Al Hasan – 50
Bangladeshi former captain Shakib Al Hasan is at the top of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup bowling charts, having taken the most wickets. Shakib Al Hasan, one of the best all-rounders globally, has taken 50 wickets in 43 matches, including a four-wicket haul for just nine runs.
2. Shahid Afridi – 39
Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi is the second highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. The veteran cricketer has taken 39 wickets with an economy rate of 6.71. In his career, Afridi achieved a four-wicket haul for just 11 runs. He was also named Man of the Series in the inaugural season of the T20 World Cup in 2007.
3. Lasith Malinga – 38
Sri Lankan cricket star Lasith Malinga is considered one of the greatest limited-overs bowlers. Malinga, known for his deadly yorkers, ranks third in the list of bowlers with the most wickets in the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup. Throughout his career, Malinga has taken 38 wickets in 31 T20 World Cup matches, with an economy rate of 7.43. His best bowling figure in the T20 World Cup is 5/31.
4. Wanindu Hasaranga – 37
Wanindu Hasaranga, a Sri Lankan cricketer, has emerged as one of the top performers in T20 cricket, particularly in the T20 World Cup. As of his latest statistics, Hasaranga has played 19 matches from 2021 to 2024, taking 37 wickets in 19 innings. His impressive bowling figures include delivering 434 balls (72.2 overs) and conceding 434 runs with an economy rate of 6.00. He has achieved a best bowling figure of 3/8, with an average of 11.72 and a strike rate of 11.72.
5. Rashid Khan – 37
Rashid Khan, the Afghan leg-spinner, is one of the most prolific bowlers in T20 cricket, especially in the T20 World Cup. From 2016 to 2024, Rashid has played 23 matches and bowled 524 balls (87.2 overs), taking 37 wickets. He has conceded 551 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 6.30. His best bowling performance in an innings is 4/9, with an average of 14.89 and a strike rate of 14.16. Rashid has also achieved three four-wicket hauls in his T20 World Cup career.
Rashid Khan’s consistent ability to take wickets and control the run flow makes him a key player for Afghanistan.
6. Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa, the Australian leg-spinner, has made a significant impact in T20 cricket, particularly in the T20 World Cup. From 2016 to 2024, Zampa has played 21 matches and bowled 468 balls (78.0 overs), taking 36 wickets.
He has conceded 493 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 6.32. His best bowling performance in an innings is 5/19, with an average of 13.69 and a strike rate of 13.00. Zampa has recorded one five-wicket haul and one four-wicket haul in his T20 World Cup career.
7. Saeed Ajmal – 36
Former Pakistani bowler Saeed Ajmal is among the top wicket-takers in ICC T20 World Cup history. As a spin bowler, Ajmal took 36 wickets in 23 T20 World Cup matches. His average rate was 16.86, with an economy rate of 6.79.
8. Tim Southee – 36
Tim Southee, New Zealand fast bowler, has been a key performer in T20 World Cup. From 2010 to 2024, Southee has played 25 matches and bowled 553 balls (92.1 overs), taking 36 wickets. He has conceded 645 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 6.99. His best bowling performance in an innings is 3/4, with an average of 17.91 and a strike rate of 15.36.
9. Anrich Nortje – 35
Anrich Nortje, the South African fast bowler, has quickly risen to prominence in T20 cricket, especially in the T20 World Cup. From 2021 to 2024, Nortje has played 19 matches and bowled 431 balls (71.5 overs), taking 35 wickets.
He has conceded 399 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 5.55. His best bowling performance in an innings is 4/7, with an average of 11.40 and a strike rate of 12.31. Nortje has recorded three four-wicket hauls in his T20 World Cup career.
10. Ajantha Mendis – 35
Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis ranks as the 5th highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. Throughout his career, Mendis played 21 games and took 35 wickets. His best performance in the T20 World Cup was taking 6 wickets for just 8 runs.
