10 Players With Most Wickets in a Single T20 World Cup Edition

On Top of the T20 World Cup Charts

The T20 World Cup has evolved into a spectacle, with bowlers being particularly favored during the 2024 edition. While stars like Fazalhaq Farooqi, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rashid Khan set recent benchmarks, legendary figures from previous seasons also hold prestigious spots among the tournament's all-time elite.

Rishad Hossain (2024)

Tenth on this elite list, Rishad Hossain, during the 2024 T20 World Cup, emerged as Bangladesh's standout performer, claiming 14 wickets at an average of 13.86. His leg-spin was crucial in his team's run to the Super Eight stages, highlighted by match-winning spells of 3/22 against Sri Lanka, and 3/33 against the Netherlands.

Dirk Nannes (2010)

Australian great Dirk Nannes spearheaded his team's march to the final of the 2010 T20 World Cup, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets at an average of 13.07. His express pace and ability to strike early were vital, highlighted by his 4/18 against Bangladesh and a consistent economy rate of 7.04 in the Caribbean.

Rashid Khan (2024)

The second player from the 2024 lot, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan led his team to a historic first-ever semi-final, while claiming 14 wickets at an average of 12.78. His exceptional control and googly were on full display, notably during his much-important 4/17 against New Zealand, and another 4/23 against Bangladesh.

Anrich Nortje (2024)

Once again in the 2024 T20 World Cup, South African express pacer Anrich Nortje delivered a masterclass, finishing as one of the tournament's top wicket-takers with 15 wickets at an incredible average of 13.40. He spearheaded the Proteas' run to the final, most notably recording a historic figure of 4/7 against Sri Lanka.

Wanindu Hasaranga (2022)

The only players to appear in this elite list twice, Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 15 wickets in the 2022 T20 World Cup, at an average of 13.27. He was the backbone of Sri Lanka’s campaign, highlighted by a dominant 3/8 against the UAE, that reinforced his status as one of the world's premier spinners.

Ajantha Mendis (2012)

Another Sri Lankan spinner on this list, Ajantha Mendis, in the 2012 T20 World Cup, finished as the leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps at an incredible average of 9.80. His campaign was defined by a world-record spell of 6/8 against Zimbabwe, the best figures in tournament history, and a masterful 4/12 in the final vs. West Indies.

Jasprit Bumrah (2024)

Jasprit Bumrah delivered one of the most statistically dominant bowling performances in the history of the T20 World Cup, claiming 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 during the 2024 edition. He maintained an economy rate of 4.17, the lowest ever, which earned him the Player of the Tournament award as India won the title.

Wanindu Hasaranga (2021)

Sri Lankan Wanindu Hasaranga set a benchmark in the 2021 T20 World Cup, finishing as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets at a phenomenal average of 9.75. His campaign was headlined by a hat-trick against South Africa and a masterful display of leg-spin that saw him concede fewer than 6 runs per over.

Arshdeep Singh (2024)

Jasprit Bumrah's teammate, Arshdeep Singh, also during the 2024 T20 World Cup, finished with 17 wickets at an average of 12.64. He played a pivotal role in India’s undefeated title run, providing early breakthroughs and death-overs precision, most notably recording India's best-ever T20 World Cup figures of 4/9 against the USA.

Fazalhaq Farooqi (2024)

Holding the joint no.1 position, Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi finished with 17 wickets at a stunning average of 9.41 during the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was the driving force behind his team's semi-final run, recording a 5/9 against Uganda, and becoming the first bowler to claim four or more wickets in consecutive T20 WC matches.