Most Wickets In A Single T20 World Cup

Most Wickets In A Single T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup is the most desired ICC event after the 50-over World Cup. Every budding cricketer nowadays dreams of playing this marquee event once in their lifetime. Representing a country and taking wickets in this tournament is a proud feeling for a bowler and being the spearhead of the team by getting regular wickets puts his team in a commendable position. In this article. we will contemplate the bowlers with the most wickets in a single T20 World Cup.

Lankan leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga holds the record for taking the most wickets in a single T20 World Cup. Having played 8 games in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, he bagged 16 wickets at a meager economy rate of 5.2. Despite his great bowling display, Sri Lanka could not capitalize on it and failed to qualify for the semis.

The 2nd place on the list goes to the former Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis. He spun his web impeccably during the 2012 T20 World Cup and claimed 15 scalps in 6 matches. Riding on his performance, Sri Lanka played the finals against West Indies but unfortunately lost it.

Hasaranga again finds himself in the 3rd spot on the elite list of most wickets in a single T20 World Cup, having grabbed 15 wickets in 8 outings in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. He delivered on tough line and length throughout the event, maintaining an impressive economy of 6.41.

List of Most Wickets in a Single T20 World Cup

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL, 2022)- 16 wickets, 8 matches
• Ajantha Mendis (SL, 2015)- 15 wickets, 6 matches
• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL, 2021)- 15 wickets, 8 matches
• Dirk Nannes (AUS, 2010)- 14 wickets, 7 matches
• Umar Gul (PAK, 2007)- 13 wickets, 7 matches
• Trent Boult (NZ, 2021)- 13 wickets, 7 matches
• Imran Tahir (SA, 2014)- 12 wickets, 5 matches
• Ajantha Mendis (SL, 2009)- 12 wickets, 7 matches