We often see batters donning the hat of captaincy in almost every format of the game. The T20I format is also no different, but a few bowlers have had the honour to lead their teams on the global stage, like the T20 World Cup.
As you know, the shortest format is a bit cruel to bowlers. However, some of these skippers have stood apart by delivering the best performances against formidable opponents.
Here we’ll look at the top 10 best bowling figures by captains in T20 World Cup history.
Best Bowling Figures by Captains in T20 World Cup
| Captain | Bowling Figures (Overs) | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 4/17 (4) | New Zealand | Providence | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Daniel Vettori (NZ) | 4/20 (4) | India | Johannesburg | 16 Sep 2007 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood (OMA) | 4/20 (4) | P.N.G. | Al Amerat | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 4/23 (4) | Bangladesh | Kingstown | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 3/24 (4) | Netherlands | Chattogram | 31 Mar 2014 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 3/26 (4) | India | Bridgetown | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 3/32 (4) | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 1 Oct 2012 |
| Dwayne Bravo (WI) | 2/5 (2) | Ireland | Providence | 30 Apr 2010 |
| Lasith Malinga (SL) | 2/5 (2) | West Indies | Mirpur | 3 Apr 2014 |
| Daren Sammy (WI) | 2/6 (2) | Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | 7 Oct 2012 |
Key Insights
4 for 17 by Rashid Khan are the best bowling figures by a captain in T20 World Cup history. The Afghanistani skipper achieved the feat against New Zealand in 2024.
Daniel Vettori was the first bowler to bag a four-wicket haul as a captain in the T20 World Cup. His bowling figures of 4 for 20 against India were the best until Rashid surpassed him.
3: The economy rate of Rashid Khan in his spell of 2 for 12 against Uganda in 2024. This is the most economical spell among the skippers who bowled their full 4 over quota.
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Vettori has also picked up the most wickets among the skippers in the global T20 event. The former Blackcaps captain pocketed 18 wickets in 13 games.
Daniel Vettori has scalped 2 or more wickets in 7 T20 World Cup matches, the most by a captain.
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