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Legends of the T20 World Cup: Top 10 Bowlers with Most Wickets in T20 World Cup

The ICC T20 World Cup is the pinnacle of the game's shortest format, where each ball has the potential to decide a match. The bowlers who step up to the plate and take vital wickets are the ones who really become legends in a match where big-hitting batsmen rule the field. They stand out for their ability to produce creative variations and flawless control under extreme pressure.

This blog post honors the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history—the real T20 bowling masters on the international scene. Their skill, tactical genius, and mental toughness—all necessary to succeed in a format where margins are extremely narrow—are demonstrated by this list.

The Record Holders: Top 10 Bowlers with Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History

Rank Player Team Span Matches Innings Balls Overs Runs Wickets Best Bowling Average Economy Strike Rate
1 Shakib-Al-Hasan Bangladesh 2007-2024 43 41 879 146.3 1006 50 4/9 20.12 6.86 17.58
2 Shahid Afridi Pakistan 2007-2016 34 34 810 135.0 907 39 4/11 23.25 6.71 20.76
3 Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka 2007-2014 31 31 616 102.4 763 38 5/31 20.07 7.43 16.21
4 Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka 2021-2024 19 19 434 72.2 434 37 3/8 11.72 6.00 11.72
5 Rashid Khan Afghanistan 2016-2024 23 23 524 87.2 551 37 4/9 14.89 6.30 14.16
6 Adam Zampa Australia 2016-2024 21 21 468 78.0 493 36 5/19 13.69 6.32 13.00
7 Saeed Ajmal Pakistan 2009-2014 23 23 536 89.2 607 36 4/19 16.86 6.79 14.88
8 Tim Southee New Zealand 2010-2024 25 25 553 92.1 645 36 3/4 17.91 6.99 15.36
9 Anrich Nortje South Africa 2021-2024 19 19 431 71.5 399 35 4/7 11.40 5.55 12.31
10 Ajantha Mendis Sri Lanka 2009-2014 21 21 471 78.3 526 35 6/8 15.02 6.70 13.45

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