Bangladesh And Pakistan Bowlers Dominate T20 World Cup Wicket-Taker List

The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to commence on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies. While batters often steal the limelight with their explosive performances, world-class bowlers will also be crucial. Unlike T20 leagues where batters dominate, T20I internationals bring immense pressure, making bowling units pivotal for winning ICC titles.

This has been proven in past editions, and the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to be no different. Key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Adam Zampa will aim to play significant roles in their teams' campaigns.

Shakib Al Hasan stands out as one of the two players to have participated in all editions of the T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh left-arm spinner has claimed 47 wickets and will have the opportunity to become the first bowler to reach 50 T20 World Cup wickets in the upcoming edition.

Following Shakib is former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi with 39 wickets. Former Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga concluded his career with 38 T20 World Cup wickets. Saeed Ajmal from Pakistan ranks fourth on the list, followed by compatriot Umar Gul and Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis.

• Shakib Al Hasan (BAN): 47
• Shahid Afridi (PAK): 39
• Lasith Malinga (SL): 38
• Saeed Ajmal (PAK): 36
• Ajantha Mendis (SL), Umar Gul (PAK): 35
• R Ashwin (IND): 32
• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): 31
• Dale Steyn (SA): 30
• Stuart Broad (ENG): 30
• Tim Southee (NZ): 29
• Mitchell Starc (AUS): 27

Ravindra Jadeja is India's second-highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups, having taken 21 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 25.19 and an economy rate of 7.14. Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh share the third spot with 16 wickets each. Ashish Nehra picked up 14 T20 World Cup wickets during his career, while Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 11 wickets from 10 matches in this prestigious event.

The upcoming T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling contest where bowlers will look to make a significant impact. With experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan aiming for new milestones and emerging talents eager to prove themselves, cricket fans can expect high-quality performances from both batters and bowlers.