15 Players with the Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History

BY MONEYCONTROL NEWS May 24, 2024

1. Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

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2. Shahid Afridi (PAK)

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3. SL Malinga (SL)

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4. Saeed Ajmal (PAK)

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5. BAW Mendis (SL)

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6. Umar Gul (PAK)

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7. R Ashwin (IND)

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8. PW Hasaranga (SL)

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9. DW Steyn (SA)

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10. SCJ Broad (ENG)

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11. TG Southee (NZ)

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12. MA Starc (AUS)

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13. DJ Bravo (WI)

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14. TA Boult (NZ)

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15. IS Sodhi (NZ)

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