Standout Bowlers in the T20 World Cup 2024

The curtain has fallen on the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. This tournament was marked by the dominance of the bowlers, particularly on the bowler-friendly pitches in the United States. Compared to the batters, the bowlers performed exceptionally well. Let’s take a look at the standout bowlers from this year's World Cup.

Top Wicket-Takers:

Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) and Arshdeep Singh (India):Both bowlers led the wicket tally with 17 wickets each.

Jasprit Bumrah (India): Following closely, Bumrah claimed 15 wickets in 8 innings with an impressive economy rate of just 4.17 and an average runs conceded of 8.26 per match. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

Anrich Nortje (South Africa): Nortje also secured 16 wickets, playing a key role in South Africa's journey to the final.

Notable Mentions:

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): Contributed significantly to Afghanistan’s first-ever semifinal appearance, taking 14 wickets in 8 matches.

Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh): The leg-spinner took 14 wickets in 7 matches.

Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa), Adam Zampa (Australia), and Alzarri Joseph (West Indies): Each of these bowlers took 13 wickets.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Bangladesh):The young pacer captured 11 wickets in 7 matches.

Andre Russell (West Indies): Also took 11 wickets in 7 matches.

Keshav Maharaj (South Africa): Took 11 wickets in 8 matches.

The tournament showcased the remarkable skills and contributions of these bowlers, making it a memorable event for cricket fans around the world.