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Most Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026: Highest Wicket-Takers List

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed thrilling contests as some of the world’s best white-ball bowlers battled to finish as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the 10th edition of the tournament was played across multiple venues in the subcontinent, where bowlers had to quickly adapt to different conditions.

Some pitches offered spin-friendly surfaces, while others were high-scoring grounds with shorter boundaries. Despite these challenges, several bowlers delivered match-winning performances throughout the tournament.

One of the standout bowling performances came from Romario Shepherd of West Indies, who registered the best bowling figures of the tournament with 5/20 against Scotland. Meanwhile, UAE pacer Junaid Siddique was the only other bowler to take a five-wicket haul, finishing with 5/35 against Canada.

At the top of the wicket-taking charts were India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy, who both finished the tournament with 14 wickets each. The Indian duo overtook USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk, who had earlier dominated the bowling charts with impressive performances, including two consecutive four-wicket hauls in his opening matches.

Bumrah eventually sealed his place at the top after delivering a crucial four-wicket haul against New Zealand in the final, helping India lift the trophy and finishing as one of the leading wicket-takers of the tournament.

Top Wicket Takers in T20 World Cup 2026

Rank Player Country Wickets Matches
1 Jasprit Bumrah India 14 8
2 Varun Chakaravarthy India 14 9
3 Shadley van Schalkwyk USA 13 4
4 Blessing Muzarabani Zimbabwe 13 6
5 Adil Rashid England 13 8
6 Lungi Ngidi South Africa 12 7
7 Rachin Ravindra New Zealand 12 9
8 Maheesh Theekshana Sri Lanka 11 7
9 Corbin Bosch South Africa 11 7
10 Axar Patel India 11 7

Key Highlights of T20 World Cup 2026 Bowling Performances

  • Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy finished as joint highest wicket-takers with 14 wickets each.
  • Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA) impressed with 13 wickets in just 4 matches.
  • Romario Shepherd recorded the best bowling figures (5/20) in the tournament.
  • Junaid Siddique (UAE) took the other five-wicket haul with 5/35.
  • India had three bowlers in the top 10: Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel.

FAQs

Who took the most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026?

India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy finished as the joint highest wicket-takers in the T20 World Cup 2026 with 14 wickets each.

Which bowler had the best bowling figures in T20 World Cup 2026?

West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd recorded the best bowling figures of the tournament with 5/20 against Scotland.

How many wickets did Shadley van Schalkwyk take in T20 World Cup 2026?

USA bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk took 13 wickets in just 4 matches during the tournament.

Which Indian bowlers were among the top wicket-takers in T20 World Cup 2026?

Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel were the Indian bowlers featured among the top wicket-takers.

Where was the T20 World Cup 2026 hosted?

The T20 World Cup 2026 was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across several venues in the subcontinent.

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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