Most Wickets In A Single Edition Of T20 World Cup

Wanindu Hasaranga dominated the 2021 T20 World Cup in Oman/UAE with 16 wickets.

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The Sri Lankan reached this figure in 8 matches at a 5.20 economy.

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Ajantha Mendis is the second Sri Lankan to feature on this list after his 15-wicket haul in 2012.

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Playing on home soil, Mendis delivered 3 maiden overs in the tournament.

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Hasaranga appears again to take the 3rd spot with 15 wickets in the 2022 edition.

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The Sri Lankan played eight games with a 12.40 bowling strike rate.

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Australia’s Dirk Nannes is next with 14 wickets in the 2010 T20 WC.

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Nannes bowled at an economy of 7.03 in 7 matches.

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England all-rounder Sam Curran rounds off the top 5 with 13 wickets in 2022.

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Curran delivered stunning bowling figures of 5/10 against Afghanistan in Perth.

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