In the fast-paced arena of T20 cricket, bowlers are the unsung heroes, shaping the narrative with every delivery. As the world watches on during T20 World Cups, these bowlers become the linchpins of success, weaving spells that define matches.
This list of the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in T20 World Cups showcases their mastery on cricket’s grandest stage.
Followed by insightful analysis, uncover the defining moments and strategies that have etched these bowlers into the annals of cricketing history.
| Player | Country | Innings | Wickets |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 35 | 47 |
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 34 | 39 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 31 | 38 |
| Saeed Ajmal | Pakistan | 23 | 36 |
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 21 | 35 |
| Umar Gul | Pakistan | 24 | 35 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | 24 | 32 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 16 | 31 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 23 | 30 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 26 | 30 |
Key Insights:
47: Shakib Al Hasan tops the list with 47 wickets to his name, and he is also the only player from the list who makes his presence in the top 10 batters with the most runs in T20 internationals.
157: Tim Southee from New Zealand holds the record for the most number of wickets in T20 internationals with 157 wickets.
16: Wanindu Hasaranga holds the record for the most wickets taken in any single edition of the T20 World Cup, with 16 wickets during the T20 World Cup 2022.
8: Eight out of these ten bowlers hail from Asia, highlighting the dominant presence of Asian bowlers in T20 World Cups.
6: The list is dominated by spinners, with six of them being spin bowlers
Among these players, Shakib Al Hasan and Ravichandran Ashwin are the active players
