Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in a single edition of ICC T20 World Cup

Only two bowlers have taken 17 wickets in a single edition of the ICC T20 World Cup.

In the exciting world of cricket, the ICC T20 World Cup is a top event that brings together the best players from around the globe. One of the most thrilling parts of the game is watching bowlers take charge and outsmart the batsmen. Among these bowlers, some have etched their names in history by claiming the most wickets in a single edition, demonstrating their exceptional prowess and consistency on the field.

Overall, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan holds the record of taking most wickets in the history of the tournament. He has 50 scalps to his name followed by Shahid Afridi, who picked 39 wickets. But have you wondered who has taken most wickets in a single edition of the ICC T20 World Cup? Let’s take a look at it.

5. Wanindu Hasaranga (2022) – 15 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka delivered an exceptional performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 held in Australia. Across 8 matches, he took 15 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.41, with his best bowling figures being 3 for 8. Despite his remarkable achievement as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, Sri Lanka’s campaign ended disappointingly as they failed to progress beyond the Super 12 stage, concluding their journey earlier than expected.

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

Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka delivered an exceptional performance in the 2012/13 ICC T20 World Cup held in Sri Lanka. Over 6 matches, he took 15 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.12, with his best bowling figures being 6/8. With these 15 wickets, Mendis was the highest wicket-taker in that edition. Despite his outstanding individual efforts, his team unfortunately lost in the finals to the West Indies.

3. Wanindu Hasaranga (2021) – 16 wickets

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka demonstrated his exceptional skills during the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, hosted in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Throughout 8 matches, he secured an impressive tally of 16 wickets at an economy rate of 5.20, achieving his best figures of 3 for 9. Despite his remarkable performance as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, Sri Lanka’s campaign came to an abrupt end after failing to qualify beyond the Super 12 stage, marking a disappointing conclusion to their journey.

2. Arshdeep Singh (2024) – 17 wickets

Arshdeep Singh of India made a significant impact in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 held in the USA and West Indies. Over 8 matches, he took 17 wickets at an economy rate of 7.16, with his best bowling figures being 4 for 9. With 17 wickets, Arshdeep ended ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.

1. Fazalhaq Farooqi (2024) – 17 wickets

Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan demonstrated his exceptional skills during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, hosted by the USA and the West Indies. Over the course of 8 matches, he impressively secured 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.31, achieving his best bowling figures of 5 for 9. Despite his outstanding performance as the current highest wicket-taker in the tournament, Afghanistan faced a disappointing loss to South Africa in the semi-finals, ending their promising campaign.

(All stats updated till 29th June, 2024)

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