T20 Records & Stats: Most Wickets in T20 International

The bowlers have been creating new deliveries every day because of T20 cricket. Earlier, bowlers would use ball outswingers, bouncers, yorkers, and inswingers. But since the franchise league was established, specifically, the use of slower deliveries has increased. Now, aside from the stock ball, every bowler has at least two other options. In T20 cricket, cutters and knuckleballs have been lethal weapons. Many bowlers are dominating T20 international competition. Let’s examine the top T20 international players by number of wickets.

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Shakib-Al-Hasan

With 136 wickets in 115 matches, Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan has taken the most T20I wickets. He is the only person from Bangladesh listed. One of the best all-around players in the game right now is Shakib. In 2006 against Zimbabwe, he made his debut for Bangladesh in a T20 match. He has been competing at the highest level for the past 16 years.

Tim Southee

Kiwi speedster Tim Southee secures the second place on the list of cricketers who have taken the most wickets in the international T20’s shortest format, with 134. Southee is a fantastic new ball bowler who robs the right-handers of the ball. Since 2008, he has competed for New Zealand in T20 matches. He faced England in his first T20 international game. In T20I, Southee takes a wicket once every 17 balls.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan, an Afghan sensation who has taken the most wickets in international T20 matches, is currently ranked third. In the game’s shortest format, he has the best bowling average and is the youngest player on the list. Rashid played his first T20 match against Zimbabwe in 2015. His exceptional bowling has increased demand for him in franchise leagues around the world. The leggie has taken 129 wickets so far in 80 games.

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi, a Kiwi leggie, earned a spot on this exclusive list with 115 wickets in 94 games. For the New Zealand team, Sodhi has been a key player, especially during the game’s shorter format. To strike out batsmen, the tall guy can turn the ball, change the pace, and use loop variations. His best performance in the T20 international was 4 for 28.

Lasith Malinga

In T20 international matches, Lasith Malinga has taken the fifth-most wickets. The world has likely never seen a T20 bowler as deadly as Malinga. His slower balls and yorkers have earned him a following. Since 2006, Malinga has competed for Sri Lanka in T20 matches. In 2006, he faced England in his first T20 game. 2014’s T20 World Cup was won by Malinga-led Sri Lanka. In 84 matches, Malinga claimed 107 wickets.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan, the current vice-captain of the Pakistani team, is listed in sixth place for having taken the most wickets in T20 international matches. Shadab has surpassed Shahid Afridi to become Pakistan’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 101 strikes in 87 T20 Internationals. The spin wizard has a fantastic economy of 6.95 as well.

Mustafizur Rahaman

Star Bangladeshi left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahaman occupies the 7th position in terms of getting the most wickets in T20 internationals. The cutter is the best weapon in his armory. With his controlled, accurate, and skillful bowling, the southpaw has scalped 100 wickets in 83 matches. It won’t be wrong if we say he can break the record of Southee to become the highest wicket-taker among pacers in T20I.

Shahid Afridi

With 98 wickets taken in 99 matches, Shahid Afridi now holds the eighth-most wickets taken in the history of international T20. The Pakistani all-rounder was renowned for his leg-spin bowling’s speed variation. The leggie played his first T20 match against England in 2006. For 12 years, he competed in international T20 games. (2006-2018). Who can forget his 54* and 1 wicket in the 2009 T20 World Cup final, which helped his team win?

Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan, mighty England’s top T20I wicket-taker, has taken 96 wickets in 87 games, which ranks eighth in T20 international history. The bowler who consistently excels for his nation in the shortest format is Jordan. Jordan’s variety, pace, and flawless yorker enable him to outperform any batting lineup. Jordan’s career-best performance came against the West Indies in 2018 when he took 4/6 in just 2 overs.

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid, an English bowler of Pakistani descent, is also included on this list. In 95 games, England’s new ball pitcher has taken 95 wickets. His speciality is bowling wicket to wicket with a little in-and-out deviation. Despite taking part in so many games, he has managed to maintain a respectable economy of 7.40.

List of Bowlers With Most Wickets in T20 International

Matches	Innings	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	BBF	Economy	4 wickets	5 wickets	Maidens
S Al Hasan (115)	113	136	20.78	18.3	5/20	6.80	5	2	3
T Southee (107)	105	134	23.72	17.4	5/18	8.16	1	1	3
R Khan (80)	80	129	14.58	14.1	5/3	6.18	4	2	1
I Sodhi (94)	92	115	22.91	17.1	4/28	8.02	3	–	–
L Malinga (84)	83	107	20.79	16.8	5/6	7.42	1	2	1
M Rahman (83)	82	100	22.33	17.7	5/22	7.55	3	1	6
S Khan (87)	83	101	21.35	18.4	4/8	6.95	3	–	3
S Afridi (99)	97	98	24.44	22.1	4/11	6.63	3	–	4
C Jordan (87)	86	96	27.32	18.7	4/6	8.72	3	–	2
A Rashid (95)	91	95	25.83	20.9	4/2	7.40	2	–	4
W Hasaranga (58)	56	91	15.80	13.7	4/9	6.89	2	–	1
M Santner (83)	82	91	22.20	18.8	4/11	7.05	2	–	2
Y Chahal (75)	74	91	24.68	18.1	6/25	8.13	2	–	2

In T20 international games, who has sold the most tickets?
In T20 international matches, Shakib Al Hasan has taken the most wickets. (136)

Who among India’s bowlers has taken the most wickets in T20 international matches?
In T20 international matches, Yuzvendra Chahal has claimed the most wickets. (91 wickets for India).

In the T20 World Cup, who has taken the most wickets?
Shakib Al Hasan took 47 wickets in 36 games, which was the most in the T20 World Cup.