Most Wickets in T20Is for India

As of January 22, 2025, the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in T20 internationals is held by Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 97 wickets in 61 innings. He has an impressive bowling average of 18.26 and an economy rate of 8.23.

Following him is Yuzvendra Chahal, with 96 wickets in 79 innings, boasting an average of 25.09 and an economy of 8.19.

The top five Indian bowlers in terms of T20I wickets are:

1. Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep Singh has recently made headlines in the cricketing world by becoming the leading wicket-taker for India in T20 internationals. As of January 22, 2025, he has taken 97 wickets in 61 matches. This remarkable achievement highlights Arshdeep’s effectiveness as a left-arm pacer, particularly noted for his ability to take wickets early in the innings.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal: Yuzvendra Chahal has established himself as a premier leg-spinner in T20 cricket, currently holding the record for the second most wicket by an Indian in T20 Internationals. As of January 2025, he has taken 96 wickets in 75 innings, with an average of 25.09 and a best bowling figure of 6/25 against England in 2017.
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has established himself as one of India’s premier bowlers in T20 internationals. As of now, he is the third-highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is, having recently reached a total of 90 wickets in 87 innings. Kumar’s performance has been notable not only for the number of wickets but also for his consistency and effectiveness, particularly in the powerplay overs. He holds the record for the most wickets taken during powerplays in T20Is, with 34 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 5.53.
4. Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has recently achieved the milestone of becoming the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India in T20 Internationals. He has accumulated a total of 89 wickets in 60 matches, placing him behind only three other Indian bowlers in this format. Bumrah’s performance has been instrumental in India’s success, particularly during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he was name Player of the Tournament after taking 15 wickets at an impressive average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17.
5. Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya has established himself as a prominent figure in T20 international cricket, recently achieving the milestone of being the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in T20 Internationals. As of January 2025, he has taken 89 wickets 108 matches, showcasing his dual capability as a batsman and bowler.

These statistics highlight the effectiveness of these bowlers in the T20 format, showcasing their contributions to India’s success in international cricket.