Highest Wicket-Takers Of T20 WC - Full List

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The 9th edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be held in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29.

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Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga holds the record for taking the most wickets in one T20 World Cup (16 in 2021).

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Ravichandran Ashwin is the top wicket taker for India in T20 World Cup history (32) but won't be part of this year's event.

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Here are the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in T20 World Cup history

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1. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

The former Bangladesh captain Shakib is at the top of the chart for most wickets in the T20 World Cup with 47 wickets

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2. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

The 2009 T20 World Cup winner occupies second place on the list with 39 wickets in 34 matches.

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3. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Arguable the greatest T20 bowler, Malinga has bagged 38 wickets in 31 T20 World Cup matches.

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4. Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)

Saeed Ajmal is the second Pakistani on this list as he occupies the fourth spot with 36 wickets.

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5. Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka)

The former Sri Lanka mystery spinner completes our list, having picked up 35 wickets in just 21 games.

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Highest Wicket-Takers Of T20 WC - Full List

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The 9th edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be held in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29.

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga holds the record for taking the most wickets in one T20 World Cup (16 in 2021).

Ravichandran Ashwin is the top wicket taker for India in T20 World Cup history (32) but won't be part of this year's event.

Here are the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in T20 World Cup history

1. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) The former Bangladesh captain Shakib is at the top of the chart for most wickets in the T20 World Cup with 47 wickets

2. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)The 2009 T20 World Cup winner occupies second place on the list with 39 wickets in 34 matches.

3. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)Arguable the greatest T20 bowler, Malinga has bagged 38 wickets in 31 T20 World Cup matches.

4. Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan) Saeed Ajmal is the second Pakistani on this list as he occupies the fourth spot with 36 wickets.

5. Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka)The former Sri Lanka mystery spinner completes our list, having picked up 35 wickets in just 21 games.