ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Presenting the highest wicket-takers
What's the story
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup has been witnessing one thriller after another. Unlike the 2024 event, several high-scoring encounters have graced the ongoing tournament. Notably, fast bowlers have also stamped their authority on the unforgiving sub-continent pitches. As the race for wickets heats up, have a look at the highest wicket-takers in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
#1
Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA): 13 wickets
As of now, the USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk remains the only bowler to take more than 10 wickets in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Van Schalkwyk made a mark with successive four-wicket hauls against India and Pakistan. In four matches, the USA seamer has accounted for 13 wickets at an average of 7.76. His economy rate reads 6.80.
#2
Michael Leask (Scotland): 9 wickets
Scotland off-spinner Michael Leask is second on this list as he ended his 2026 T20 World Cup campaign with nine wickets from four games at 13.55. The spinner recorded a fine economy of 7.62. He was constantly among the wickets as his returns in the edition were: 1/42, 4/17, 1/33, and 3/30. Despite his efforts, Scotland could only win one of their four matches.
#3
Usman Tariq, Lungi Ngidi and Azmatullah Omarzai: 8 wickets
Pakistan's Usman Tariq claimed a four-fer versus Namibia and owns 8 scalps at 8.37 from three matches. South Africa's Lungi Ngidi and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai have also been among the wickets in the ongoing tournament. The duo has taken a four-wicket haul each, though Ngidi has a better economy rate (7.58). Meanwhile, Omarzai has also stepped up with the bat, playing some handy knocks.
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Multiple bowlers: 7 wickets
A total of five bowlers have taken seven wickets in the tournament so far - Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, USA's Harmeet Singh, West Indies' Jason Holder, UAE's Junaid Siddique, and South Africa's Marco Jansen.