These bowlers clocked four-fers in T20 World Cup knock-out matches
What's the story
In a historic moment, Jasprit Bumrah registered his first-ever four-wicket haul in T20 internationals. The achievement came during the final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup against New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Bumrah was instrumental in India's victory, taking 4/15 as New Zealand crumbled for 159 while chasing a target of 256 runs. On this note, we look at the bowlers with four-fers in a T20 WC knock-out match.
Bumrah
4/15 - Jasprit Bumrah vs New Zealand, 2026 Final
Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance tormented the Kiwi batters in the aforementioned game. The pacer made a dream start, trapping Rachin Ravindra on his match's first ball. His other three wickets came toward the end. Bumrah dismissed James Neesham and Matt Henry on successive balls in the 16th over before removing Mitchell Santner in the 18th. As mentioned, Bumrah was the pick of India's bowlers, taking four wickets for just 15 runs from his four overs. He bowled 12 dot balls.
Shadab
4/26 - Shadab Khan vs Australia, 2021 SF
Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan delivered a sensational spell in the 2021 semi-final game against Australia in Dubai. He broke a 51-run stand by dismissing Mitchell Marsh (28). Shadab also stopped David Warner (49) from getting a fifty. Prominent batters Glenn Maxwell (7) and Steve Smith (5) fell to him cheaply. Though the Pakistan star claimed 4/26 in four overs, Australia (177/5) accomplished the 177-run target.
Mendis
4/12 - Ajantha Mendis vs West Indies, 2012 Final
Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis holds the record for bagging the best bowling figures in the T20 World Cup knock-out match. The mystery spinner claimed 4/12 against West Indies in the 2012 final in Colombo. Dashers like Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell were his victims. However, WI successfully defended 137 to claim their maiden T20 World Cup title.