Team India produced a ruthless performance against UAE in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 10. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, the Men in Blue bowled UAE out for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball, grabbing 4 wickets for only 7 runs, while Shivam Dube supported brilliantly with 3 wickets for 4 runs.
Chasing just 58, India finished the game in style in only 4.3 overs, making it their fastest T20I win by overs. Abhishek Sharma smashed 30 from 16 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes. Shubman Gill added an unbeaten 20 off nine deliveries, and captain Suryakumar Yadav closed the chase with a quickfire seven off two balls.
This win not only gave India their 165th T20I victory but also reminded everyone how dangerous they can be in this format. With that in mind, here’s a look at the five Indian bowlers with the most wickets in T20I wins.
5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 71 wickets
The experienced swing bowler has always delivered when India needed early breakthroughs. In 55 winning games, Bhuvneshwar has 71 wickets at an average of 17.85 with an economy of just 6.63.
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He has produced some stunning spells, including 5/4 against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup and 5/24 against South Africa in Johannesburg back in 2018. His ability to strike both in the powerplay and at the death made him one of India’s most trusted T20I bowlers.
4. Yuzvendra Chahal: 71 wickets
Chahal may not play every game now, but his record in T20I wins is still remarkable. In 52 matches, he has 71 wickets at an average of 20.09 and an economy of 7.39.
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His best moment came against England in Bengaluru in 2017, where he bagged 6/25 and spun India to a massive win. Even today, his knack for picking key wickets makes him one of India’s most effective match-winners.
3. Jasprit Bumrah: 73 wickets
When it comes to consistency, no one beats Jasprit Bumrah. In 53 matches, he has 73 wickets in winning causes, averaging just 15.86 with an economy of 6.08.
Though he hasn’t taken a four-wicket haul yet, his three-wicket spells have often been match-turning. His 3/7 against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup showed why he is considered the best T20 bowler in the world. His accuracy under pressure is what makes him India’s go-to bowler.
2. Hardik Pandya: 80 wickets
Hardik Pandya is more than just a hard-hitting all-rounder. With the ball, he has taken 80 wickets in 82 matches that India won, averaging 21.57. He also has three four-wicket hauls in winning games.
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His best spell was 4/16 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2023, a game India won by a record 168 runs. What makes Hardik special is his ability to pick wickets in the middle overs, breaking dangerous partnerships when the team needs it most.
1. Arshdeep Singh: 83 wickets
At the top of the list is the young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Even though he didn’t play against UAE, his record in T20I wins is unmatched. In just 48 games, he already has 83 wickets at an average of 16.09.
His best performance came against USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he destroyed the batting lineup with figures of 4/9. Arshdeep’s ability to swing the new ball and nail yorkers at the death makes him India’s rising star in T20 cricket.
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