Nowadays, batsmen dominate T20 matches by unleashing their attack as they smash big shots across the park.
However, there are some clever bowlers who know how to keep the batters in check with their disciplined bowling attack. Such bowlers can turn the match around by taking wickets at crucial moments.
This article delves into the top 10 bowlers with the most T20I wickets in the 2020s decade.
Most Wickets in 2020s (2020-2029) in T20I Cricket
Player | Innings | Wickets in 2020s | Average | Best Bowling |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 69 | 119 | 15.25 | 4/9 |
Haris Rauf (PAK) | 83 | 119 | 20.99 | 4/18 |
Henry Ssenyondo (UGA) | 83 | 115 | 13.39 | 5/8 |
Ehsan Khan (HKG) | 70 | 110 | 14.45 | 4/5 |
Mark Adair (IRE) | 71 | 100 | 20.24 | 4/13 |
Arshdeep Singh (IND) | 63 | 99 | 18.30 | 4/9 |
Ish Sodhi (NZ) | 80 | 97 | 22.70 | 4/28 |
Rizwan Butt (BHR) | 60 | 93 | 16.34 | 5/12 |
Adil Rashid (ENG) | 82 | 93 | 23.78 | 4/2 |
Tim Southee (NZ) | 59 | 89 | 19.29 | 5/25 |
Also Read: Top 10: Most Wickets since 2020 in All Formats
Key insights from the above stat
As you can see, spinners are dominating the above list, including a few players from associate nations.
Just like their batting duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s pacer Haris Rauf and leg spinner Shadab Khan are leaving their mark in the shortest format. Since making his debut in 2020, Rauf has impressed everyone with his fiery bowling spells.