The Most Four Wicket Hauls in T20 World Cup – Records and Stats

The T20 game is recorded to be more partial towards the bowlers when compared to the batters. As the batters are always looking for a chance to hit the ball outside the stadium, it becomes very difficult for the bowlers to take wickets in time. The pressure laid on the bowlers is very high and so are the expectations. It can become very challenging for a particular bowler to take enough wickets for the team as a whole.

Let’s give a brief look to the bowlers who have taken the most four-wicket hauls in the T20 World Cup.

Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan): Thrice in the T20 World Cups

Only Saeed Ajmal has been able to take four or more wickets in a particular over, thrice. This Pakistani off spinner is one of the best bowlers that the world has known. He is not only the one bowler to have taken many wickets in a single over but also the second highest wicket taker in the T20 World Cup history. He has played about 23 matches and taken 36 wickets in total.

Morne Morkel (South Africa): Twice

South Africa is often known as the country popular for giving the best pacers to the world of cricket. Even though Morne Morkel was not the fastest bowler, but he knew the best ways that he can use his capabilities and skills to take the maximum number of wickets for his team. He has played five World Cups until now and has taken four or more wickets in one single over, twice. His economy rate has always been exceptional.

Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka): Twice

As South Africa is popular for giving pacers, Sri Lanka takes the limelight when it comes to giving international cricket the best spinners of all time. Ajantha Mendis was accounted as the mystery spinner who showcased his skills and took everyone for a surprise in a short duration of time. He played in 4 T20 World Cup matches and was notably the main reason for the overall victory of the team in 2014. In 21 matches, he has taken 35 wickets.

Keep reading more about the statistics on the T20 World Cup with our latest feature on the fastest runs in the T20 world cup.