Most Wickets in T20: T20I is the shortest format of the game of cricket. The matches played in this format last for 20 overs played by each side. Both batsmen and bowlers have to be spontaneous and decisive in their approach in executing any strategy during the game. Owing to the short-lasting of the format, the matches require considerable amount of aggression and instant results by the players in the matches. The batsmen resort to playing fast and the bowlers are required to reduce the flow of runs and pick wickets.

The bowlers over the years, have played a pivotal role in changing the course of the game. Not only have they been very successful economically, but also picked crucial wickets whenever needed. Let’s take a look at the highest wicket takers in T20I.

Top Players With Most Wickets in T20

Tim Southee (144 wickets)

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is the highest wicket taker in T20Is. In a career of 15 years, he has picked 144 wickets from 111 matches with a strike rate of 17.13 and an economy of 8.17. Southee is well-known for his swing-bowling capabilities.

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Shakib Al Hasan (140 wickets)

Bangladesh left-handed all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan has been one of the finest cricketers from his country. He is also the highest wicket taker in T20 internationals from Bangladesh. Shakib has a total of 140 wickets to his name with a strike rate of 18 and flaunts an impressive economy of 6.79 .

Rashid Khan (130 wickets)

Afghanistan wrist spinner Rashid Khan is one of the finest spinners who finds himself in the list. With impressive figures 130 wickets from just 82 matches and an economy of 6.16, he is undoubtedly the most successful and economical spin bowler in the list.

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Ish Sodhi (124 wickets)

Ish Sodhi is a wrist spinner from New Zealand and has been a pro-efficient player in the spin business for his country over the years. In a career of nearly ten years, Sodhi has picked 124 wickets from 98 matches with a strike rate of 16.89 and economy of 8.02 respectively.

Lasith Malinga (107 wickets)

Sri Lankan quickie Lasith Malinga has had the most wickets in T20Is for Sri Lanka. The yorker king picked 107 wickets in 83 matches in career lasting nearly 14 years. Malinga had an impressive strike rate of 16.81 and an economy of 7.42. 

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Shadab Khan (104 wickets)

Pakistan leg spinner Shadab Khan has a total of 104 wickets from 88 matches with an amazing economy of 7.07. He is also one of the most successful spin bowlers from his country and the fourth highest wicket taker amongst the spinners in the world.

Mustafizur Rahman (103 wickets)

Mustafizur Rahman is the second highest wicket taker from his country after Shakib Al Hasan and also has the most wickets amongst fast bowlers from Bangladesh.  The left handed bowler 103 wickets from 84 matches with a strike rate of 17.63 and economy of 7.57.

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Mark Adair (98 wickets)

 Mark Adair showcases a monumental bowling career by any Irish cricketer in T20I over the years. The youngster has picked 98 wickets from just 71 matches with an economy of 7.68. Not only this, Adair unleashes an impressive strike rate of 15.29 in the shortest format of the game.

Shahid Afridi (98 wickets)

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has had numerous records to his name in both bowling and batting. The leg-spinner picked 98 wickets with an exemplary economy of 6.63 in career spanning nearly 12 years.

Adil Rashid (98 wickets)

English leggie Adil Rashid is the only player from his country to to have the most number of wickets in T20I. Rashid, who is known for his grated bowling, has an economy of 7.42 with 98 wickets from 94 matches.

Conclusion

The list of highest wicket takers in T20Is is greatly dominated by the spinners. In a format where fast bowling is considered to be an asset, the spinners have marked their presence with impressive performances. The list features top 10 bowlers with the highest number of wickets where 7 out of 10 players belong to different nationalities, clearly showing the competitiveness of the sport.

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