ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Presenting the highest wicket-takers
What's the story
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup came to an end on Sunday with India lifting the title. Unlike the 2024 event, several high-scoring encounters were graced in this tournament. Notably, fast bowlers have also stamped their authority on the unforgiving sub-continent pitches. On this note, let's have a look at the highest wicket-takers in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah (India): 14 wickets
In the final, India's Jasprit Bumrah bowled his full quota of four overs, scalping 4/15 versus New Zealand in Ahmedabad. His performance helped him finish the tournament as the joint-highest wicket-taker. The pacer ended up with 14 wickets across eight matches at an average of 12.42 and an economy rate of 6.21 in eight matches during this tournament edition.
Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy (India): 14 wickets
India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy also finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker of this edition with 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.50 and an economy rate of 9.25. Notably, Chakravarthy took wickets in every match he played during this tournament edition, showcasing his consistency and effectiveness as a bowler. Nine of his wickets came in the four group-stage matches.
Van Schalkwyk
Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA): 13 wickets
USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk led the wicket tally of the 2026 T20 World Cup for a long time. Van Schalkwyk made a mark with successive four-wicket hauls against India and Pakistan. In four matches, the USA seamer accounted for 13 wickets at an average of 7.76. His economy rate reads 6.80. Notably, the USA were knocked out of the group stage.
#2
Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe): 13 wickets
Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani also finished his journey in the 2026 T20 World Cup with 13 wickets. With 13 scalps from six matches at 14.46, he broke his own record for taking the most wickets for Zimbabwe in an edition. The right-arm seamer took 12 wickets at 16.58 in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
#3
Adil Rashid (England): 13 wickets
England's Adil Rashid finished with two wickets in the 2nd semi-final versus India (2/41). With England's loss, his campaign ended with 13 wickets from 8 matches at 19.23. His economy rate of 8.15 was a tad on the higher side. Meanwhile, no other bowler in this tourney claimed more than 12 wickets.