In the modern era of cricket, batsmen often dominate the T20 format with their aggressive, boundary-hitting approach. However, in this era of big shots, the most successful teams are the ones with bowlers who possess exceptional skill and temperament. These clever bowlers understand how to control the pace of the game, take crucial wickets, and defend low totals.
This article highlights the remarkable contributions of those bowlers. We’ll present a complete list of the top 10 bowlers with the most T20I wickets in the 2020s decade.
| Player | Team | Innings | Wickets in 2020s | Economy Rate | 4-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 85 | 142 | 6.95 | 5 |
| Rizwan Butt | Bahrain | 89 | 136 | 6.76 | 3 |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 92 | 133 | 8.38 | 5 |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 82 | 127 | 8.53 | 2 |
| Adil Rashid | England | 100 | 124 | 7.47 | 4 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 93 | 122 | 7.86 | 2 |
| Henry Ssenyondo | Uganda | 88 | 121 | 5.26 | 7 |
| Ehsan Khan | Hong Kong | 85 | 120 | 6.27 | 5 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | 86 | 119 | 7.73 | 5 |
| Junaid Siddique | UAE | 82 | 117 | 7.72 | 5 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 83 | 115 | 8.08 | 3 |
| Ish Sodhi | New Zealand | 94 | 115 | 8.14 | 4 |
Most Runs in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most Wickets in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most Runs for India in All Formats Combined Since 2020
Most ODI Runs for India Since 2020
Most Test Centuries Since 2020
As you can see, spin bowlers are a dominant force on this list, a trend that is not only true for established nations but also for rising teams from the associate level.
Just like their formidable batting duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf and leg-spinner Shadab Khan have left their mark in the shortest format. Since making his debut, Rauf has impressed with his fiery spells and toe-crushing yorkers.
Meanwhile, players from associate nations like Ireland’s Mark Adair and Bahrain’s Rizwan Butt are making their presence felt by consistently contributing to their teams’ success. In a T20I against Singapore, he became the first male cricketer to take five wickets in a span of six consecutive deliveries.
Sri Lanka’s spin magician, Wanindu Hasaranga, has been a standout performer in T20Is. He has made opposing batsmen dance to his tune with his aggressive leg-break bowling, and he holds the top spot for most T20I wickets in this decade among the spinners.
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