Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan is one of two players who have played in every edition of the T20 World Cup. Shakib has been exceptional in the tournament, holding the record for the most wickets in T20 World Cup history. In the Super 8 match against India at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Saturday, Shakib reached a rare milestone by becoming the only player to have picked up 50 wickets in the tournament.
Most wickets in T20 World Cup
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | 4 | 5 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 36 | 50 | 4/9 | 18.63 | 6.78 | 3 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi | 34 | 39 | 4/11 | 23.25 | 6.71 | 2 | 0 |
| SL Malinga | 31 | 38 | 5/31 | 20.07 | 7.43 | 0 | 1 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 23 | 36 | 4/19 | 16.86 | 6.79 | 3 | 0 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 21 | 35 | 6/8 | 15.02 | 6.7 | 1 | 1 |
Leading the pack is Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has scalped 50 wickets in 42 matches. Following closely behind is the Pakistan’s legendary Shahid Afridi, whose 39 wickets in 34 matches.
Lasith Malinga, renowned for his lethal yorkers and unorthodox action, has taken 38 wickets in 31 matches. Saeed Ajmal has bagged 36 wickets in 23 matches. Ajanta Mendis is listed fifth with 35 wickets in 21 matches.
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