T20 World Cup 2026: Who Can pick Most Wickets in the Competition?

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, commencing on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, is poised to be a spectacle of high-octane cricket.

With 20 teams competing in four groups, advancing to Super 8s, semifinals,

and the final on March 8, the tournament's subcontinental venues-such as Colombo, Mumbai, and Chennai-will likely feature turning tracks, dew-affected evening games, and variable bounce, emphasizing the role of versatile bowlers.

T20 World Cup 2026: Who can pick Most Wickets?

Jasprit Bumrah (India): India's pace spearhead, Bumrah's unorthodox action and pinpoint yorkers make him a death-over nightmare. In recent T20Is, he's claimed 25 wickets in 15 games at an economy under 6, with his ability to swing the new ball and reverse the old suiting subcontinental conditions. Experts like Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble have tipped him as India's leading wicket-taker, citing his 'crunch moment' prowess.

Adam Zampa (Australia): Australia's leg-spinner has evolved into a middle-overs controller, with 92 T20I wickets at 21.45. His recent form, including key hauls in bilateral series, aligns with drier pitches expected in India. Aakash Chopra named Zampa among impact bowlers, praising his variations against aggressive batting.

Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka): The young slinger, reminiscent of Malinga, has impressed with 25 wickets in 18 T20Is at an economy of 7.2. Home advantage in Sri Lanka, combined with his yorkers and variations, makes him a dark horse. In the Sri Lanka squad, Pathirana's death bowling could yield hauls on familiar tracks. Although Pathirana hasn't played a lot of matches in recent months, the World Cup will be the perfect stage to showcase his class.

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): Rashid Khan's leg-spin wizardry has yielded consistent hauls. As Afghanistan's captain, his variations could exploit spin-friendly venues. His leg spin bowling with extreme accuracy has been a force for Afghanistan, and the star player is expected to be amongst the top wicket-takers.