Top 10 Wicket Takers in T20 World Cup 2026 – Early Standouts After Day 1

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

RankPlayerMatchesOversBallsWktsAvgRuns4-Fers5-Fers
1Romario Shepherd13.01854.002001
2Shadley van Schalkwyk14.02446.252510
3Salman Mirza13.52338.002400
4Mohammed Siraj14.02439.672900
5Jason Holder13.523310.003000
6Arshdeep Singh14.02429.001800
7Paul van Meekeren14.024210.002000
8Abrar Ahmed14.024211.502300
9Brad Currie14.024211.502300
10Axar Patel14.024212.002400

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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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