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In a format dominated by big hitters and soaring totals, it is uncommon for bowlers—especially overseas players—to seize the spotlight. Yet, throughout the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, several overseas bowlers have produced exceptional spells, using skill, variety, and tactical sharpness to unsettle batters in unfamiliar conditions.
This article revisits three of the greatest bowling performances by overseas bowlers in ICC T20 World Cup history—spells that defied the odds, turned matches decisively, and left a lasting imprint on the tournament’s grand stage.
Ajantha Mendis produced a spell for the ages during the 2012 T20 World Cup, dismantling Zimbabwe with extraordinary figures of 6 for 8. Chasing 183, Zimbabwe had begun steadily before Mendis completely turned the game on its head.
Introduced in the sixth over, the mystery spinner struck twice in two balls, triggering a dramatic collapse. He went on to remove Hamilton Masakadza, Elton Chigumbura, Prosper Utseya, and Kyle Jarvis, sealing one of the most memorable bowling performances in T20 World Cup history.
