The death overs in T20 cricket are a true test for bowlers as batters go all out to score quickly. In these crucial last four overs, bowlers face the daunting challenge of restricting runs and taking wickets to turn the game around.
The T20 World Cup has showcased many exceptional bowlers who have excelled in these high-pressure situations. This article highlights the top 10 bowlers with the most wickets in death overs in T20 World Cup history, celebrating their skill and ability to shine when it matters most.
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Below is the table with the list of bowlers, followed by key insights from the list.
Top 10: Most Wickets In Death Overs In T20 World Cup
| Player | Country | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
| Saeed Ajmal | Pakistan | 23 | 23 | 7.94 |
| Umar Gul | Pakistan | 23 | 17 | 7.96 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 22 | 16 | 8.57 |
| Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | 20 | 15 | 9.81 |
| Chris Jordan | England | 15 | 15 | 8.33 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 17 | 14 | 9.13 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 19 | 13 | 9.49 |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 18 | 13 | 11.43 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 18 | 12 | 9.95 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 18 | 12 | 7.78 |
Key Insights:
23: Saeed Ajmal holds the record for the most wickets in death overs in T20 World Cup history. The Pakistani spinner claimed 23 wickets in the final four overs phase.
72: Out of the top bowlers, only four have delivered 60 or more dot balls in death overs. Ajmal leads this category too, with an impressive 72 dot balls.
5.00: Wanindu Hasaranga boasts the lowest economy rate and bowling average among bowlers with 10 or more death-over wickets. The Sri Lankan spinner’s economy rate is around 5, and his average is close to 4
15+: More than 15 bowlers have taken 10 or more wickets in the death-overs phase in T20 World Cup history, highlighting the importance of effective death-over bowling in the tournament.
47: Shakib Al Hasan tops the list of bowlers with the most wickets in T20 World Cups, with 47 wickets.
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