ICC T20 World Cup started in 2007. One by one, nine seasons has been completed. The bowlers also attract attention every time in these crowded events of the run festival. He took the wicket with both hands. Now the question is which bowler has taken the most wickets in these nine World Cup events? Let’s know today the list of highest wicket taker bowlers in T20 World Cup History.
Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Rohit Sharma in his second over against India in the Super Eight match of this year’s World Cup on last Saturday (June 22). And through this hunt, Shakib took 50 wickets as the first bowler in T-20 World Cup. He is the highest wicket taker in T-20 World Cup so far. Shakib touched the milestone of 50 wickets in 42 matches. Which no one else could do in the 9 World Cup tournaments.
After Rohit Sharma, Shakib Al Hasan is the second cricketer in the world who has played in all nine events of the T-20 World Cup. The number one all-rounder has played a total of 42 matches in all competitions. He also got half-century in wicket taking. There is no one near him.
After Shakib, Shahid Afridi has the second highest wicket in T-20 World Cup. This Pakistani all-rounder has the second highest wicket in T20 World Cup. Afridi took 39 wickets in 34 matches. Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga is third in the list of wicket takers. He has 38 wickets in 31 matches. Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is among the four currently playing cricketers. Hasaranga has took 37 wickets in 19 matches. Afghanistan’s spinner and captain Rashid Khan also tool 37 wickets in 22 matches. Australian spinner Adam Zampa, Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal and New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee Each took 36 wickets.
Most Wicket taker in T-20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Match | Wicket | Best Bowling |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 42 | 50 | 4/9 |
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 39 | 34 | 4/11 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 31 | 38 | 5/31 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 19 | 37 | 3/8 |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 22 | 37 | 4/9 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | 21 | 36 | 5/19 |
| Saeed Ajmal | Pakistan | 23 | 36 | 4/19 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 25 | 36 | 3/4 |
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 21 | 35 | 6/8 |
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