3 Bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup: The countdown for the T20 World Cup 2024 has begun. From June 2, all the players of 20 teams will be seen showing their strength in an attempt to win the trophy. Apart from the batsmen, bowlers will also be seen making a splash in the mega event. They will be seen troubling the batsmen with their fiery ball. But before the start of the tournament, we will mention about those 3 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the T20 World Cup.

These 3 bowlers have taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup

3. Lasith Malinga

Former Sri Lankan veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga is at number three in terms of taking the most wickets in the T20 World Cup. Malinga played 31 matches in the T20 World Cup played between 2007 and 2014, in which he took 38 wickets at an average of 20.07. During this, his economy rate was 7.43. At the same time, 5/31 has been his best performance.

2. Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi was also known for troubling batsmen in the T20 World Cup. Afridi played 34 matches in the T20 World Cup played between 2007 and 2016. During this time, he took 39 wickets at an average of 23.25, in which his economy rate was 6.71. At the same time, 4/11 was Afridi's best performance.

1. Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh legend Shakib Al Hasan is counted among the most successful all-rounders in the cricket world. Shakib is the highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup. Shakib played his first match in the T20 World Cup in 2007 and he is also part of Bangladesh's squad in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

In the 36 matches played so far, Shakib has taken 47 wickets at an average of 18.63 and an excellent economy rate of 6.78. During this period, he has also achieved the feat of taking 4 wickets in a match thrice.