The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is turning into a bowler’s party! After four days of fast-paced action, the Purple Cap race is on fire. Shadley van Schalkwyk has jumped to the top with an incredible 8 wickets in just two matches—his economy of 6.25 shows total control.
Romario Shepherd’s single-game 5-wicket haul keeps him right in the hunt, while Michael Leask and Lungi Ngidi are proving why all-rounders and pacers are winning games.
These bowlers are breaking partnerships, keeping runs in check, and giving their teams huge advantages. Here’s your updated top 10 wicket takers in T20 World Cup 2026 right now—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 | Romario Shepherd | 1 | 3.0 | 18 | 5 | 4.00 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Michael Leask | 2 | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 11.80 | 59 | 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 |
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Check out those low averages—Muzarabani (5.33), Ngarava (5.67), and Evans (6.00) are giving batters almost nothing. Van Schalkwyk’s 8 wickets in two games make him the man to beat right now.
The Purple Cap battle is getting hotter every day. Who do you think will finish on top—van Schalkwyk’s consistency or someone like Shepherd with another big haul? Drop your prediction in the comments—I’m excited to see what you think!
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