The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday released a list featuring the top wicket-takers in each edition of the T20I World ahead of the high-octane World Cup 2022.
According to the ICC, spinners have dominated the wickets chart in the last few editions but the early chapters of the tournament were marked by the pacers.
Here is the list of the leading wicket-takers from each edition:
Pakistan’s star pacer Umar Gul clinched the most wickets in the T20I World Cup 2007. Gul finished with 13 wickets in the tournament. He averaged 11.92 with the ball and conceded runs at an impressive economy rate of 5.60.
Umar Gul began the tournament with a four-wicket haul against Scotland. His best in the tournament came against New Zealand in the semi-final, when he took 3/15 and won the Player of the Match award.
In 2009, Umar Gul remained the top wicket-taker for the second time in a row. He bagged 13 wickets at an average of 12.15 and an economy rate of 6.44.
The pacer showed a career-best performance against New Zealand, snaring five wickets for six runs at The Oval as Pakistan bowled the Kiwis out for 99.
Australia’s Dirk Nannes — 2010
Australia’s Dirk Nannes finished as the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2010. He took 14 wickets at an average of 13.07 and an economy rate just over seven.
With his stellar performance, Sri Lankan bowler Ajantha Mendis won the title in 2010 by taking 15 wickets during the tournament.
South Africa’s Imran Tahir and Netherlands’ Ahsan Malik shared the honour for taking the most wickets in T20 World Cup in 2014. Both the bowlers grabbed 12 wickets each during the tournament.
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi took 12 wickets, averaging 13.66 while Rashid took 11 at an average of 16.63 and was declared the most lethal bower of the tournament in 2016.
With 16 wickets in 8 matches at the T20 World Cup 2021, Wanindu Hasaranga stole the show and finished with a bowling average of 9.75 and an economy rate of 5.20 in the T20 WC. He clinched 16 wickets in the tournament.
Bout between 27-year-old social media star, 58-year-old ex-pugilist was streamed live on Netflix
As per rules, sources say, Indian board will have to provide solid grounds for decision
PCB says trophy will also see scenic travel destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad
Match schedule of upcoming tournament approved by ICC's main broadcast partner, say sources
Visitors lost six batters on single-digit scores, with bowler Abbas Afridi remaining top scorer with 20
Sources say that the latest development has been communicated to the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation
