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.
3. Lasith Malinga: 38 Wickets in 31 Matches
Occupying the third position is Sri Lankan icon Lasith Malinga, who is celebrated as one of the finest limited-overs bowlers the game has produced. Across 31 matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, he scalped 38 wickets, operating at an economy rate of 7.43. He also led Sri Lanka to T20 World Cup glory in 2014 as captain. His most memorable spell in the tournament came during the 2012 edition against England, where he registered superb figures of 5 for 31, one of the standout bowling performances in T20 World Cup history.
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