T20 World Cup 2024: Leading wicket-takers in the history of ICC's showpiece T20 tournament
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is the leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history and is on the verge of becoming the first bowler to reach the 50-wicket milestone in ICC’s flagship T20 event.
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Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is the leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history with 47 wickets in 36 matches at an average and economy of 18.63 and 6.78 respectively. Reuters
Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi is second on the list of leading wicket-takers in T20 World Cup history with 39 wickets in 34 appearances. Reuters
Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga sits at the third spot on the T20 World Cup wicket-takers' list with 38 wickets from 31 appearances. Reuters
Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is fourth on the list of leading T20 World Cup wicket-takers with 36 wickets in 23 appearances at a superb average of 16.86 and an economy of 6.79. Reuters
Former Sri Lanka off-spinner Ajantha Mendis is fifth on the list with 35 wickets in 21 appearances at an average of 15.02 and economy of 6.70. Reuters