Highest Wicket Taking Bowlers in T20 World Cup History – (All Times)

ICC T20 World Cup is one of the mega tournaments in cricket. Apart from batsmen, bowlers also play a vital role in the victory of their teams. They provide break troughs in critical moments of the match and lead their teams to win. We have seen many bowlers record their best bowling figures in the past. But today, we will be taking about Highest Wicket Takers with Most Wickets in T20 World Cups.

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From Shahid Afridi to Samuel Badree many star bowlers went on to pick highest wickets in T20 World Cups. We have made a list of all these bowlers who recorded most wickets in T20 World Cups. Here is the list of Highest Wicket takers in T20 World cups.

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Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Overs	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ
Shahid Afridi (PAK)	2007-2016	34	34	135.0	907	39	4/11	23.25	6.71
Lasith Malinga (SL)	2007-2014	31	31	102.4	763	38	5/31	20.07	7.43
Saeed Ajmal (PAK)	2009-2014	23	23	89.2	607	36	4/19	16.86	6.79
Ajantha Mendis (SL)	2009-2014	21	21	78.3	526	35	6/8	15.02	6.70
Umar Gul (PAK)	2007-2014	24	24	82.4	604	35	5/6	17.25	7.30
Dale Steyn (SA)	2009-2016	23	23	83.1	579	30	4/17	19.30	6.96
Shakib Al Hasan (BDESH)	2007-2016	25	24	88.1	586	30	4/15	19.53	6.64
Stuart Broad (ENG)	2007-2014	26	25	86.5	671	30	3/17	22.36	7.72
Dwayne Bravo (WI)	2007-2016	29	23	72.4	645	25	4/38	25.80	8.87
S Badree (WI)	2012-2016	15	15	59.0	326	24	4/15	13.58	5.52

1#. Shahid Afridi

One of the greatest all-rounder of all times in cricket and Legendary Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi takes the top spot on our list. He holds the record for taking most wickets in T20 World Cups. From 2007 to 2016, Shahid Afridi played 34 T20 World Cup matches and took 39 wickets with an average of 23.25. During that time, he bowled 135 overs and conceived 907 runs with a bowling economy of 6.71.

His best bowling figures in T20 world Cups were 4/11. Moreover, Shahid Afridi also recorded two four wicket hauls in T20 World Cups. He was one of the most feared bowlers in T20 World Cups during his time. Now, he deserves the first spot on our list.

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2#. Lasith Malinga

Former Sri Lankan Captain Lastih Malinga earns the 2nd spot on our list. He is the 2nd highest wicket taker in T20 WCs. From 2007 to 2014, Lasith Malinga attended 31 T20 World Cup matches and picked 38 wickets with a bowling average of 20.07. During this period, he bowled 102.4 overs and gave away 763 runs with a bowling economy of 7.43.

Lasith Malinga had best bowling figures of 5/31 in T20 World Cups. Moreover, he also took one five wicket hauls in the tournaments as well. He was a nightmare for opponent batsmen with his deadliest Yorkers in death overs. Now, he joins our list of most wickets in T20 World Cups.

3#. Saeed Ajmal

Next we have another Pakistani bowler and inventor of “Doosra” delivery named Saeed Ajmal on our list. He is the third highest wicket taker in T20 World Cups. From 2009 to 2014, he took part in 23 T20 World Cup matches and collected 36 wickets with an average of 16.86. During that time, he bowled 89.2 overs and had a bowling economy of 6.79.

Moreover, Saeed Ajmal also recorded his best T20 World Cup bowling figures of 4/19. Not only this, he also had 3 four wicket hauls during that period as well. Now, he enters his name on our list of most wickets in T20 WCS.

4#. Ajantha Mendis 

At number 4, we have anther Sri Lankan cricketer Ajantha Mendis joining our list. He is the fourth highest wicket taker in T20 World  Cu history. From 2009 to 2014, he participated in 21 T20 World Cup matches and took 35 wickets with an average of 15.02. He bowled 78.3 over during that period and had an economy of 6.70.

Apart from it, Ajantha Mendis also posted his best bowling figures of 6/8 in T20 World Cups. Not only this, he also took 1 four wicket haul and 1 fifer in T20 World Cups as well. Moreover, he also holds the record for the best bowling figures in T20 World Cups. Now, he makes into our list of Highest Wicket Takers in T20 World Cups.

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5#. Umar Gul

Former Pakistani Bowler Umar Gul joins our list at the 5th spot. He is the 5th highest wicket taker in T20 World Cups. From 2007 to 2014, Gul played 24 T20 World Cup matches and collected 35 wickets with an average of 17.25. He bowled 82.4 overs during this time and recorded an economy of 7.30.

Gul was known for his bulldozing yorkers in death overs among the opponent batsmen. He played the key role in the victory of Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2009. Moreover, he had the best bowling figures of 5/6 in T20 World Cups. Umar Gul also recorded 1 four wicket haul and 1 five wicket haul in T20 World Cups as well.

Now, he surely deserves his name to be on our list of most wickets in T20 WCS.

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6#. Dale Styen

Legendary South African bowler also known by the name of Steyn Gun, Dale Steyn earns the 6th spot on our list. He is the 6th highest wicket taker in the history of T20 World Cups. From 2009 to 2016, steyn took part in 23 T20 World Cup matches and collected 30 wickets with an average of 19.30. Moreover, he bowled 83.1 overs during this period with a bowling economy of 6.96.

Dale Steyn’s best bowling figures in T20 World Cups were 4/17. Moreover, he also had one four wicket haul in the tournaments as well. Now, he joins our list of Most Wickets in T20 WCS.

7#. Shakib Al Hassan

One of the best all-rounders of all time in Cricket and legendary Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib al Hassan earns the 7th spot on our list. He is the 7th highest wicket taker in T20 World Cups. From 2007 to 2016, he attended 25 T20 World Cup matches and took 30 wickets with an average of 19.53. During this time, he bowled 88.1 overs and had an economy of 6.64.

Apart from it, Shakib al Hassan had best bowling figures of 4/15 in T20 World Cup. And, he also recorded two four wickets hauls. Now, he deserves his name to be on our list of most wickets in T20 World Cups.

8#. Stuart Broad

At number 8, we have an English Cricketer Stuart broad joining our list. He is the 8th highest wicket taker in T20 World Cups. From 2007 to 2014, he participated in 26 T20 World Cup matches and picked up 30 wickets with an average of 22.33. He bowled 86.5 overs during this time and had and economy of 7.72.

Stuart Broad Best bowling figures in T20 World Cups were 3/17. Now, he enters his name of our list of Highest Wicket takers in T20 World Cups.

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9#. Dwayne Bravo

One of the Coolest Cricketers and best of the West Indian Cricketers Dwayne Bravo holds the 9th spot on our list. He is the 9th highest wicket taker in T20 World Cups. From 2007 to 2016, he played 29 World cup matches and collected 25 wickets with an average of 25.80. He bowled 72.4 over during that time and recorded and economy of 8.87 during that period.

DJ Bravo had best bowling figures of 4/38 in T20 World Cups. And, he owned one four wicket haul to his name during that time. Now, he makes it to our list of Highest Wicket takers in T20 World Cups.

10#. Samuel Badree

Finally, we have another West Indian Cricketer Samuel Badree making up the last spot on our list. He holds the record for 10th most wickets in T20 World Cups. From 2012 to 2016, he attended 15 T20 World cup matches and took 24 wickets with and average of 13.28. He bowled 59 overs during that period and had an economy of 5.52.

Samuel Badree recorded his best Bowling Figures in T20 World Cups with his 4/15. Apart from it, he also held one four wicket hauls in the tournaments. Now, he joins our list at the final spot.