Top 5 best bowling figures by Indian bowlers in T20I cricket

Only two Indian bowlers have picked a six-fer in T20I cricket.

India have been celebrated as a batting powerhouse, boasting a rich lineage of iconic batsmen who have etched their names in the sport’s history. However, what truly adds a remarkable twist is the emergence of exceptional bowlers from a traditionally batting-dominated country. India not only have a reliant batting line-up but also set of exceptional bowlers.

In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, typically considered a batsman’s playground, Indian bowlers have emerged as the architects of resilience. It is nothing short of incredible that in a format seemingly tailored for the batters, India have produced bowlers who have excelled, steering the team out of tricky situations and delivering crucial breakthroughs. Lets look at which Indian bowlers have the best bowling figures in T20I cricket.

Here are the best bowling figures by India bowlers in T20I cricket:

5. Varun Chakravarthy – 5/17 vs South Africa :

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy spun web around South African batsmen in second match of the four-match T20I series between South Africa and India in 2024. While defending a low target of 124, Chakravarthy returned with figures of 5/17, dismissing South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller. What makes it more interesting is four of the five wickets were taken bowled. However, his bowling efforts went in vain as Tristan Stubbs with his 47 guided his team to a 3-wicket win.

4. Kuldeep Yadav – 5/17 vs South Africa :

Kuldeep Yadav, marking a triumphant return to Indian squad, showcased his wizardry on the pitch during the T20 International against South Africa in Johannesburg on December 14, 2023. In an exceptional display of spin bowling, Yadav scalped five wickets, conceding only 17 runs in his spell of 2.5 overs, at an astonishing economy of 6.00.

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 5/4 vs Afghanistan :

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the discarded Indian bowler, was a potent wicket-taking force for India. In a compelling performance against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai (DSC), Kumar exhibited his capabilities, finishing with astonishing figures of 5/4 in his quota of four overs.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal – 6/25 vs England :

Yuzvendra Chahal, the leg-spin maestro, left an indelible mark in his debut year for India. In a standout T20I performance against England in Bengaluru on February 1, 2017, Chahal ended with exceptional figures of 6/25 in his allotted four overs, showcasing his mettle as a wicket-taking spinner in the shortest format.

1. Deepak Chahar – 6/7 vs Bangladesh :

Deepak Chahar, the fast-bowling prodigy, has been in and out of international cricket due to consistent injuries. However, in a game against Bangladesh in Nagpur on November 10, 2019, Chahar etched his name in the record books. His remarkable figures of 6/7 in just 3.2 overs, including a hat-trick, he not only demolished Bangladeshi batting-order, but also established him as the sole Indian to achieve a T20I hat-trick.

(All stats updated till 11th November, 2024)

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