T20 World Cup 2026 is on fire! Bowlers are stealing headlines with match-turning spells, and after three action-packed days, the Purple Cap race is heating up fast. Five-wicket hauls, tight economies, and clutch wickets — these guys are making batters work hard every ball.
Romario Shepherd sits right at the top with an incredible 5-wicket haul in just 3 overs — that’s the kind of performance that wins games single-handedly. Michael Leask follows closely after picking up 5 wickets across two matches. The list is packed with pace, spin, and all-round threats who are already shaping their teams’ campaigns.
Here’s the updated top 10 wicket takers in T20 World Cup 2026 after Day 3 — check out who’s leading the charge!
Top 10 Wicket Takers in T20 World Cup 2026 – After Day 3
| Rank | Player | Mat | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Runs | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romario Shepherd | 1 | 3.0 | 18 | 5 | 4.00 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Michael Leask | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 11.80 | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Shadley van Schalkwyk | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 4 | 6.25 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Lungi Ngidi | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 4 | 7.75 | 31 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Blessing Muzarabani | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 3 | 5.33 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Richard Ngarava | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 3 | 5.67 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Brad Evans | 1 | 3.5 | 23 | 3 | 6.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 3 | 7.67 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Brad Currie | 2 | 6.0 | 36 | 3 | 11.67 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 3 | 8.33 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table – Latest Standings After Day 3
Look at those low averages — Blessing Muzarabani (5.33), Richard Ngarava (5.67), and Brad Evans (6.00) are giving nothing away! Shepherd’s 5-fer is the standout so far, but Leask’s double effort keeps him right in the hunt.
The Purple Cap battle is wide open. Who do you think will finish on top — a pacer like Shepherd or an all-rounder like Leask? Drop your prediction in the comments — let’s see if your favourite bowler climbs higher tomorrow!
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