India's fast bowling has improved significantly in recent years, whereas previously the country relied heavily on spin bowling. Succeeding as a bowler in the shortest format of the game is a difficult task, but some bowlers have mastered it and dominated opposition teams. The importance of wickets doubles in the T20 World Cup. Some Indian bowlers have shown their best form in the tournament, bowling some brilliant spells. In this article, we will look at the five bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India in T20 World Cup history.
Top 5 highest wicket-takers for India in T20 World Cup history
| Rank | Player | Innings | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arshdeep Singh | 19 | 35 | 4/9 |
| 2 | Jasprit Bumrah | 23 | 33 | 3/7 |
| 3 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 24 | 32 | 4/11 |
| 4 | Hardik Pandya | 27 | 29 | 3/20 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 29 | 22 | 3/15 |
1. Arshdeep Singh
India has been looking for a strong left-arm fast bowler since Zaheer Khan's departure, and Arshdeep Singh has solved that problem. Arshdeep can bowl at every stage of the batting order, especially in the crucial powerplay and death overs, making him an essential cog. He recently took five wickets against New Zealand in 2026. He has surpassed Bumrah with 35 wickets in the T20 World Cup so far.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is considered the greatest T20I bowler of all time. He topped the list with his three-wicket haul against South Africa in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026. Bumrah is every captain's dream bowler. From accurate yorkers to sharp bouncers and brilliant slower balls, Bumrah has it all. Hopefully, he continues his upward trajectory and easily surpasses 50 wickets in the future. Bumrah has taken 33 wickets in T20Is so far, making him a special bowler.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of India's best spinners ever, regardless of format. Known for his tactical acumen and variations like the carrom ball, Ashwin, who also adopted leg-spinning later in his career, has been MS Dhoni's go-to bowler. His best performance in 20-over cricket came against Sri Lanka, when he took 4/8. Ravichandran took 32 wickets in the T20 World Cup.
4. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has become a valuable wicket-taker in this format due to his variety and pace. Pandya has improved his bowling over the past few years and possesses a dangerous bouncer that he uses under pressure. Pandya also effectively utilizes his slower ball and off-cutter on bowler-friendly pitches. Hardik still has a long career ahead of him and is expected to top this list in the future. Pandya has taken 29 wickets in the T20 World Cup so far and is one of the best all-rounders of the current era.
5. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has always maintained control for India in the middle overs with his defensive bowling. Jadeja is an accurate and fast bowler and does not concede many runs even on good batting pitches. He can bowl the ball straight onto the bat and does not give batsmen a chance to adjust to the pitch. This all-rounder is very difficult to face on slow and turning pitches. Jadeja took 22 wickets in the T20 World Cup and retired from T20 International cricket after India's victory against South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Also Read: Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup 2026
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