India’s top T20I bowlers displayed impressive skills, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading the wickets. Key performers like Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya have excelled at pace, while spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav have provided important breakthroughs.
T20, or Twenty20 cricket, is the shortest format and one of the most exciting in the sport. Each team has 20 overs to score as many runs as possible, making the match fast-paced and intense.
In T20 cricket, the bowler plays a vital role, often needing to balance an aggressive bowling style with clever tactics to deceive the batsmen.
Several bowlers have excelled in this format for India, becoming key figures in their success. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, known for his deadly Yorkers, and Yuzvendra Chahal, known for his clever off-spin variations, stand out.
These bowlers have mastered the crucial shots and mastered the art of bowling in high-pressure situations, making them vital assets in India’s T20 journey. In this article, we will explore the top 10 bowlers with the most T20I wickets for India.
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Complete list of top Indian batsmen with the most wickets in T20I Cricket
According to ESPNCricinfo, here is the list of top 10 Indian bowlers with the most wickets in T20 cricket. These bowlers have proven themselves to be key players in the Indian cricket team.
Their skills and talent on the field have earned them a place among the top bowlers in the history of T20 cricket. List includes:
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| Player | Distance | Match played | Session | Ball | Wick | BBI |
| Yuzvendra Singh Chahal | 2016-2023 | 80 | 79 | 1764 | 96 | June 25 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2022-2024 | 60* | 60 | 1240 | 95 | April 9 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2012-2022 | 87 | 86 | 1791 | 90 | 4/5 |
| Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah | 2016-2024 | 70 | 69 | 1509 | 89 | March 7 |
| Hardik Himanshu Pandya | 2016-2024 | 109* | 97 | 1739 | 89 | April 16 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 2010-2022 | 65 | 65 | 1452 | 72 | 4/8 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2017-2024 | 40 | 39 | 860 | 69 | May 17 |
| Axar Rajeshbhai Patel | 2015-2024 | 66* | 63 | 1195 | 63 | March 9 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 2022-2024 | 37* | 37 | 850 | 55 | April 13 |
| Ravindra Anirudhsinh Jadeja | 2009-2024 | 74 | 71 | 1356 | 54 | March 15 |
| Washington Sundar | 2017-2024 | 52 | 50 | 963 | 47 | March 15 |
| Ashish Nehra | 2009-2017 | 27 | 27 | 588 | 34 | March 19 |
| Shardul Narendra Thakur | 2018-2022 | 25 | 24 | 506 | 33 | April 27 |
| Deepak Lokendrasingh Chahar | 2018-2023 | 25 | 25 | 540 | 31 | 6/7 |
| Harshal Vikram Patel | 2021-2023 | 25 | 24 | 503 | 29 | April 25 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2007-2017 | 58 | 31 | 424 | 28 | March 17 |
| Irfan Khan Pathan | 2006-2012 | 24 | 23 | 462 | 28 | March 16 |
| Avesh Khan | 2022-2024 | 25 | 24 | 499 | 27 | April 18 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 2006-2016 | 28 | 27 | 612 | 25 | April 12 |
| Mohammed Shami | 2014-2022 | 23 | 23 | 477 | 24 | March 15 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 2023-2024 | 17 | 17 | 324 | 20 | April 22 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2021-2024 | 13* | 13 | 297 | 18 | May 17 |
| Zaheer Khan | 2006-2012 | 17 | 17 | 352 | 17 | April 19 |
| Amit Mishra | 2010-2017 | 10 | 10 | 228 | 16 | March 24 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 2018-2024 | 18 | 18 | 396 | 16 | February 27 |
Source: ESPNCricinfo
The top ten bowlers in the history of Indian T20I cricket have shown exceptional skill and consistency, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Leading the pack is Yuzvendra Chahal, who between 2016 and 2023, played 80 matches and bowled 1,764 times, picking up an impressive 96 wickets, including a career-best 6/25. Chahal’s leg spin is often the key to breaking partnerships, making him a good bowler in T20Is.
Closely followed by Arshdeep Singh, a young left-arm pacer who, since his debut in 2022, has played 60 matches, bowled 1,240 overs and taken 95 wickets, with a best rate of 4/9. His ability to swing the ball in both directions and control the death overs has made him a standout performer in recent years.
Veteran batsman Bhuvneshwar Kumar is third with a career spanning a decade from 2012 to 2022. Bhuvneshwar’s 87 matches saw him deliver 1,791 balls, taking 90 wickets, with Outstanding achievement is 5/4. Known for his accuracy and swing, he is one of India’s most reliable bowlers.
Jasprit Bumrah, known for his unique action and deadly York attacks, was fourth. From 2016 to 2024, he bowled 1,509 deliveries in 70 matches, taking 89 wickets, his best being 3/7. His consistency in the death overs often turned the match in India’s favour.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya finished fifth, contributing with both bat and ball between 2016 and 2024. In 109 matches, he bowled 1,739 balls and took 89 wickets, with the best figures of he is 4/16. His ability to pitch at key moments makes him a versatile asset.
Ravichandran Ashwin, who played from 2010 to 2022, took 72 wickets in 65 matches with a best rate of 4/8, taking 1,452 balls with his deft swing. Ashwin’s experience and tactical acumen often play an important role in high-pressure matches.
At number seven, Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist spinner, played 40 matches between 2017 and 2024, bowling 860 balls and taking 69 wickets with a career-best performance. career is 5/17. His unorthodox swing has confused many batsmen over the years.
Axar Patel, an all-rounder who was active from 2015 to 2024, was eighth. In 66 matches, he bowled 1,195 deliveries and took 63 wickets, with a best performance of 3/9. His precise left arm swing was vital in maintaining pressure in the middle ring.
Another rising star, Ravi Bishnoi, has made his mark since his debut in 2022. In 37 matches, he bowled 850 deliveries and took 55 wickets, with a best rate of 4/13. His powerful leg spin and catching ability quickly earned him a reputation as a future star.
Finally, Ravindra Jadeja, a good Indian cricketer, makes it to the top 10. From 2009 to 2024, he played 74 matches, bowled 1,356 balls and took 54 wickets, with the best performance is 3/15. Jadeja’s all-round skills and agility on the field make him one of the most complete cricketers in the T20 format.
From Chahal’s consistent performances to Bumrah’s death bowling, the combination of skills and variety among these bowlers has strengthened India’s bowling unit over the years via.
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