The ninth edition of ICC T20 World Cup began on June 1, 2024, and now it has become a battleground for the world's best fast bowlers and spin wizards. Each match features a thrilling display of bowling prowess, with players vying for the prestigious title of the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
While T20 cricket is often seen as a batsman's paradise, bowlers have honed their skills to challenge even the most aggressive hitters.
As teams progress through the competition, the race for the top spot on the wicket-taking charts intensifies. This nail-biting battle, filled with unexpected breakthroughs and game-changing spells, is keeping cricket fans around the globe glued to their screens, eager to see who will emerge as the tournament's most lethal bowling weapon.
India will be relying on their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, along with the crafty spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal to weave their magic. Pakistan counters with a potent pace attack of their own, featuring the experienced Mohammad Amir alongside the express pace of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
Australia, fresh off a dominant IPL season, will likely pin their bowling hopes on the fiery pace of Mitchell Starc and the ever-reliable Pat Cummins.
Currently, the crown belongs to Afghanistan's young player, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Farooqi has been on fire, picking up a staggering 17 wickets in eight matches of the tournament. His pace and accuracy have made him a nightmare for batsmen, and he'll be looking to continue his dominance.
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Following closely behind Farooqi are several other bowlers who have made their presence felt throughout the tournament. These include players like Arshdeep Singh of India who has taken 15 wickets followed by Rashid Khan of Afghanistan taking 14 wickets. Each of these bowlers brings a unique skill set to the T20 World Cup 2024, making for a thrilling competition for the top spot.
The race for the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024 will heat up in the final between India and South Africa. While the leading wicket-taker for the entire tournament isn't necessarily playing in the final (Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan with 17 wickets), both teams boast their own wicket-taking threats.
India's Arshdeep Singh leads his team's attack with 15 wickets, while South Africa counters with Anrich Nortje's 13 wickets. Their performances could be a key factor in deciding which team lifts the coveted trophy.
Can one of India or South Africa's speedsters catch Fazalhaq Farooqi in the #T20WorldCup Final?
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Most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024
Here are the top 10 wicket takers in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
| Player | Wkts | Mat | Inns | Balls | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG) | 17 | 8 | 8 | 152 | 25.2 | 0 | 160 | 6.31 | 8.94 | 1 | 1 |
| Arshdeep Singh (IND) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 156 | 26 | 0 | 195 | 7.5 | 10.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 14 | 8 | 8 | 174 | 29 | 0 | 179 | 6.17 | 12.42 | 2 | 0 |
| Rishad Hossain (BAN) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 150 | 25 | 0 | 194 | 7.76 | 10.71 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Bumrah (IND) | 13 | 7 | 7 | 154 | 25.4 | 2 | 106 | 4.12 | 11.84 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 160 | 26.4 | 0 | 160 | 6 | 12.3 | 1 | 0 |
| A Nortje (SA) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 186 | 31 | 0 | 175 | 5.64 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 |
| AS Joseph (WI) | 13 | 7 | 7 | 147 | 24.3 | 0 | 177 | 7.22 | 11.3 | 1 | 0 |
| A Zampa (AUS) | 13 | 7 | 7 | 168 | 28 | 0 | 187 | 6.67 | 12.92 | 1 | 0 |
| K Rabada (SA) | 12 | 8 | 8 | 162 | 27 | 2 | 159 | 5.88 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
As the matches progress further it will be interesting to watch who emerges as the highest wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 season. So keep an eye out to see who becomes the highest wicket-taker.
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