How Wanindu Hasaranga has fared in T20 World Cup: Stats
What's the story
Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka's spin attack in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Since the 2021 edition, Hasaranga has been the go-to spinner for the Lankans. He was the highest wicket-taker in that year's T20 World Cup. Despite his stellar run, Sri Lanka haven't been able to make the last four of late. Have a look at his numbers.
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Hasaranga averages 11.72
Since making his debut in 2019, Hasaranga has been Sri Lanka's consistent wicket-taker in white-ball cricket. Between 2021 and 2024, the wrist-spinner snapped up 37 wickets from just 19 T20 World Cup matches at 11.72. His average is the best for a bowler with over 35 wickets in the tournament. Notably, Hasaranga is yet to take four-plus wickets in a T20 WC match.
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Joint fourth-most wickets in T20 World Cup
According to ESPNcricinfo, Hasaranga is currently the joint fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history, with Afghanistan's Rashid Khan. The duo is behind Shakib Al Hasan (50), Shahid Afridi (39), and Lasith Malinga (38).
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Most wickets in a T20 WC edition
As mentioned, Hasaranga has the second-most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition. He snapped up 16 wickets in the 2021 tournament held in the UAE. Although Australia were crowned champions, Hasaranga shone with an average of 9.75 in just eight matches. His economy rate was under 6. Notably, Hasaranga also became the third cricketer to take a T20 World Cup hat-trick.
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Over 150 wickets in T20I cricket
As of now, Hasaranga is one of only six men with 150-plus wickets in T20I cricket. Across just 94 matches, the spinner has accounted for 151 scalps at an average of 16.21. His tally includes 5 four-fers and an economy of 7.03.