Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 ft. Jasprit Bumrah & 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. Adil Rashid (ENG) – 13 wickets

England spinner Adil Rashid ended the campaign with 13 wickets in eight games, finishing as the highest wicket-taker for his team. At a stunning economy of 8.15, he played a crucial role in England’s spin department. Except for the match against Nepal, he claimed wickets in every match.

4. Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)- 13 Wickets

Another player who performed exceptionally well is Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. He took 13 wickets in six matches and is second in the list. His height and extra bounce have been a big challenge for the batters. Muzarabani was successful in taking wickets with the new ball as well as in the middle overs.

3. 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 ended with 13 wickets.

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.

2. Varun Chakravarthy (India)- 14 Wickets

India‘s Varun Chakravarthy is in second spot on the list. The World No. 1 bowler took 14 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 9.26. 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 around in the three Super 8 matches. He got one scalp in the semi-final against England, but was quite expensive at his economy of 16.0. He also picked one wicket in the final against New Zealand.

1. Jasprit Bumrah (IND)- 14 wickets

With his fabulous four-wicket haul in T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, Jasprit Bumrah ended as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps at an average of 12.42. At his superb economy of just 6.21, he did a wonderful job of restricting runs against opposition teams. He also bagged big breakthroughs at crucial moments, especially in the semi-final and the final.

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