Highest Number of T20I Wickets by a Bowler at the Same Ground 

In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 bowlers who have taken the highest number of wickets in the T20I format at the same ground. 

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The T20 International (T20I) is often regarded as the most brief and dynamic format of the international format in cricket. Unlike One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches, the limited overs format of the T20 International makes it fast-paced and explosive. Due to its brief time period and dynamic powerplay overs, the T20 International (T20I) has gained a lot of popularity over the years. The bowlers play a pivotal role in assisting their teams to victory in the T20 International (T20I) format. The fierce bowlers picking up crucial wickets assist the team in dominating the game. Disrupting partnerships and putting the scoring streak of opposition on halt are the main priorities for bowlers in the T20 International (T20I) format. 

Over the years, numerous players have outshined prominent bowlers by picking up crucial wickets and denting the opposition’s confidence. Many bowlers have exposed the lower-order vulnerability of the opposition teams by dismissing their top-order in the first few overs of the T20 International (T20I) match. The bowlers also contribute significantly to restricting the opposition from finishing strongly by dismissing their great batsmen in the death overs. Overall, picking up wickets can turn the tide of the game in a T20 International (T20I) match. Although a lot of bowlers have displayed their annihilating bowling attacks against the opposition, some of the prominent bowlers have managed to pick off an unbelievable number of wickets on the same ground.

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S.No Bowler  Mat  Overs Runs Wickets  Venue
1 Yalinde Nkanya  29 94.3 524 40 Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
2 M. Rahman 30 110.0 663 40 Shere Bangla National Stadium
3 Shakib Hasan  32 119.3 779 40 Shere Bangla National Stadium
4 Salum Jumbe 35 94.4 724 38 Gahanga International Cricket Stadium
5 Kabare Irakoze 36 117.0 809 38 Gahanga International Cricket Stadium

 

5. Yalinde Maurice Nkanya

The twenty year old bowling sensation from Tanzania, Yalinde Maurice Nkanya has been well acknowledged for his annihilating bowling attacks against the opposition teams. With his accurate and consistent deliveries, Yalinde has assisted his team to numerous victories over the years. The slow left arm orthodox bowler has picked up a total of 58 wickets in the T20 International (T20I) format, solidifying his position as one of the highest wicket-takers in the T20 International (T20I) format. With a total of 40 T20I wickets at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Yalinde Maurice Nkanya also holds the record for being the highest wicket taker at the same ground in the T20 International (T20I) format. 

4. Mustafizur Rahman 

With his precise accuracy with the ball and diverse bowling variations, Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh is often regarded as the valuable asset in limited-overs cricket format like the T20 International (T20I) format. Rahman’s ability to deliver both conventional and reverse swing at different pitches makes him one of the most sought-after bowlers in various T20 leagues around the world. With a total of 103 wickets in the T20 International (T20I) format, Mustafizur Rahman has solidified his position as one of the highest wicket takers in the T20 International (T20I) format. At the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mustafizur Rahman also holds the record for taking the second-highest number of wickets, 40, on the same ground. 

3. Shakib Al Hasan 

Shakib-Al-Hasan is often regarded as one of the most prominent players in the Bangladesh’s national cricket team for his excellent all-rounder abilities. Shakib’s control and precision with the ball has assisted him in establishing himself as one of the most effective players in Bangladesh’s bowling unit. Shakib’s spin variations and stock deliveries have assisted Bangladesh to numerous victories at the international stage. With a total of 140 wickets in the T20 International (T20I) format, Shakib Al Hasan has proved his bowling prowess against the opposition at international stage. With a total of 40 wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Shakib Al Hasan also holds the record for being the third-highest wicket-taker in the T20 International (T20I) format at the same ground. 

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2. Salum Jumbe 

Tanzanian cricketer and a dynamic bowling sensation, Salum Jumbe has proved to be a formidable force in the T20 International (T20I) format. The 26 year old bowler has dominated the game on the international stage and has displayed his bowling prowess on numerous occasions. His smooth yet sharp deliveries have given a tough time to even the greatest of batters on field. The Right arm Medium fast bowler has a plethora of records under his name. With a total of 46 wickets in the T20 International (T20I) format, Salum Jumbe has proved to be a major asset for his team. Additionally, with a total of 38 wickets at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Salum Jumbe also holds the record for being the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the T20 International (T20I) format at the same ground. 

1. Kabare Irakoze

The 23 year old dynamic bowler, Kabare Irakoze has outshined as one of the most competitive and lethal bowlers in the international scene of cricket. The right arm off break bowler from Rwanda has dominated the opposition multiple times at the international stage. With a total of 54 wickets in 55 matches that he has appeared in, Kabare Irakoze has assisted his team to victories and final stage multiple times. With a total of 38 wickets at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kabare Irakoze also holds the record for being the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the T20 International (T20I) format at the same ground.