Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 ft. Varun Chakravarthy

Several bowlers have impressed with their consistent performances in the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 cricket is considered a batsman’s game, with fours and sixes usually being hit from the very first ball. However, in the T20 World Cup 2026, some bowlers have altered the fate of the match with their deadly bowling. 

The bowlers in this tournament have taken wickets consistently, which has proved crucial for teams and given them an advantage in important phases. With the tournament moving into its final phase, let’s take a look at the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Highest wicket takers in T20 World Cup 2026-

5. Varun Chakravarthy (India)- 11 Wickets

India‘s Varun Chakravarthy is at No. 5 on the list. The World No. 1 bowler has so far taken 11 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 7.2. His best performance was 3/7, which came against Namibia in Delhi.

However, Varun has struggled recently in the tournament, conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.25 in the first two Super 8 matches. He took only 2 wickets in that time. As India move into a crucial match against the West Indies, Varun needs to get his wicket-taking gears.

4. Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)- 11 Wickets

The Sri Lankan mystery bowler is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the competition so far. Maheesh Theekshana has 11 wickets to his name, but with an economy of 7.19.

Theekshana has been consistently picking up wickets for Sri Lanka in the tournament. He failed to take a wicket in just one group stage match against Zimbabwe. Bowling with the new ball, he has given Sri Lanka the much-needed breakthroughs.

3. Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)- 11 Wickets

Lungi Ngidi has been South Africa‘s star in this tournament so far. One of the reasons behind the Proteas unbeaten run in this tournament has been their bowling performance. Picking up 11 wickets, Ngidi is third on the list of most wicket takers in the tournament.

Apart from picking up wickets, Ngidi has been impressive with his bowling variations, keeping the batters guessing. His economy of 6.8 has been instrumental in the Proteas limiting the opposition to a low score.

2. Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)- 12 Wickets

Another player who has performed exceptionally well is Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. He has taken 12 wickets in five matches and is second in the list. His height and extra bounce have been a big challenge for the batters. Muzarabani has been successful in taking wickets with the new ball as well as in the middle overs. His consistency has been a big plus for Zimbabwe in their run to the Super 8. He has shown good ability to adapt himself to the conditions in Sri Lanka and India.

1. Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA)- 13 Wickets

Shadley van Schalkwyk, the American fast bowler, is currently the highest wicket-taker in the World Cup. In four matches, he has taken 13 wickets. Interestingly, his team lost in the group stage, but he is still ranked No. 1.

Shalkwyk shocked everyone by taking four wickets against tough teams like India and Pakistan. Shadley’s best qualities are his line and length and his ability to get wickets in the last few overs. He made a mess of things for the batters and has made a big impact on the tournament.

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