ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is heating up fast! Bowlers are already making headlines with some brilliant spells in the opening matches. After just a couple of games, the wicket-taking charts are looking exciting.
Want to know who’s leading the race? Here are the top 10 wicket takers in T20 World Cup 2026 right now – all from one match each, but these hauls have set the bar high.
Top 10 Wicket Takers in T20 World Cup 2026 – Current List
| Rank | Player | Matches | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Runs | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romario Shepherd | 1 | 3.0 | 18 | 5 | 4.00 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Shadley van Schalkwyk | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 4 | 6.25 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Salman Mirza | 1 | 3.5 | 23 | 3 | 8.00 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Mohammed Siraj | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 3 | 9.67 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Jason Holder | 1 | 3.5 | 23 | 3 | 10.00 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 9.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Paul van Meekeren | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 10.00 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Abrar Ahmed | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 11.50 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Brad Currie | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 11.50 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Axar Patel | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 12.00 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Also Read: Meet Top 10 Run Scorers in T20 World Cup 2026 – After Day 1
Romario Shepherd tops the list with a stunning 5-wicket haul in just 3 overs – including a five-for! Shadley van Schalkwyk follows with 4 wickets and a 4-fer, showing real control.
These early spells prove bowlers can steal the show in T20 cricket. Who do you think will finish with the Purple Cap? Share your thoughts below!
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