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Updated at: May 17, 2024 15:38 IST
From Afridi to Malinga: Players with most wickets in T20 World Cup
With the T20 World Cup a fortnight away and the fever among fans is constantly growing, the T20 format has witnessed batters pull off remarkable performances. But bowlers too have impressed with clinical spells to restrict teams on low totals. The T20 World Cup has witnessed batters' domination but also some bowlers have managed to repel the batters and claim their wickets. In the history of the tournament, spinners have majorly dominated the charts. Here is a look at the players with the most wickets in the tournament's history.
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Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
The experienced Bangladesh all-rounder is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the competition with 47 scalps to his name in 36 matches at an economy of 6.78.
Source: Bangladesh Cricket X
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Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
The former Pakistan star all-rounder is the second-highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup with 39 scalps in his kitty. He has played 34 matches and conceded runs at an economy of 6.71.
Source: ICC
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
The iconic Sri Lanka pacer is the third-highest wicket-taker with 38 wickets to his name in 31 matches and conceded at an economy of 7.43.
Source: ICC
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Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)
The former Pakistan spinner made 23 appearances in the T20 World Cup and picked 36 wickets at an economy of 6.79.
Source: cricket.com.au
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Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka)
The former Sri Lanka mystery spinner is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He has 35 wickets to his name in 21 appearances at an economy of 6.70.
