ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is turning into a real bowler’s paradise! After six days of action, wickets are falling thick and fast, and the Purple Cap race is super tight. Shadley van Schalkwyk from South Africa leads with an amazing 8 wickets in just two matches—his average of 6.25 shows he’s almost impossible to score off.
Lungi Ngidi is close behind with 7, while Romario Shepherd’s fiery spells keep him right up there.
These bowlers are breaking partnerships, stopping big totals, and giving their teams the edge. 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 | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 8 | 6.25 | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 7 | 8.14 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Romario Shepherd | 2 | 4.0 | 24 | 6 | 4.50 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Maheesh Theekshana | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 6.80 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Michael Leask | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 11.80 | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 7.5 | 47 | 4 | 20.25 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nathan Ellis | 1 | 3.5 | 23 | 4 | 3.00 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Varun Chakaravarthy | 2 | 6.0 | 36 | 4 | 7.75 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Adam Zampa | 1 | 4.0 | 24 | 4 | 5.75 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Gerhard Erasmus | 2 | 5.0 | 30 | 4 | 7.75 | 31 | 1 | 0 |
Look at those low averages—Nathan Ellis (3.00), Romario Shepherd (4.50), and Adam Zampa (5.75) are giving batters almost nothing. Van Schalkwyk’s 8 wickets in two 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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