ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 Leading Wicket Takers of the ICC T20 World Cup Tournament

Discover the top 5 highest wicket takers in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history and the bowlers who shaped the tournament.

Armaan Patra
Armaan Patra

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2. Shahid Afridi: 39 Wickets in 34 Matches

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Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistani leg-spinner, was a consistent wicket-taking force in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. Across 34 matches, he picked up 39 wickets, while maintaining a tidy economy rate of 6.71 in the high-pressure format. Afridi’s effectiveness is further reflected in his numbers, with a bowling average of 23.25 and a strike rate of 20.76. Representing Pakistan in six T20 World Cups between 2007 and 2016, he remained a key figure in their bowling attack throughout his appearances on the global stage.

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