T20 World Cup 2026 is turning into a real bowler’s party! Six days of non-stop action have seen some incredible spells that have flipped games and kept everyone on edge.
Shadley van Schalkwyk from South Africa is leading the Purple Cap race with an outstanding 11 wickets in just three matches—his average of 6.45 shows he’s almost impossible to score off. Blessing Muzarabani and Lungi Ngidi are right behind with 7 wickets each, while Romario Shepherd’s fiery bursts keep him in the hunt.
These bowlers are picking up key wickets, controlling the run rate, and giving their teams huge advantages. Here’s the latest top 10 wicket takers in T20 World Cup 2026 update—pure class on display.
Meet Top 10 Wicket Takers in T20 World Cup 2026
| Rank | Player | Mat | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Runs | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadley van Schalkwyk | 3 | 10.5 | 65 | 11 | 6.45 | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 7 | 4.71 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 7 | 8.14 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Harmeet Singh | 3 | 12.0 | 72 | 7 | 12.57 | 88 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Brad Evans | 2 | 7.2 | 44 | 6 | 6.83 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Romario Shepherd | 2 | 4.0 | 24 | 6 | 4.50 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Junaid Siddique | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 16.40 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Maheesh Theekshana | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 6.80 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Michael Leask | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 11.80 | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Bas de Leede | 3 | 8.3 | 51 | 5 | 14.00 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
Look at those low averages—Blessing Muzarabani (4.71), Romario Shepherd (4.50), and Nathan Ellis (3.00) are giving batters almost nothing. Van Schalkwyk’s 11 wickets in three games make him the clear leader right now.
The Purple Cap race is getting tighter every match. Who do you think will finish on top—van Schalkwyk’s consistency or someone like Ngidi with another big haul? Drop your pick in the comments—I’m excited to see what you think!
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