It wouldn't be wrong to say that India has always been lucky with having some great bowlers in the tank. Interestingly, we have got at least one outstanding bowler from each era. If we talk about the T20 World Cup, the likes of Joginder Sharma in 2007, to Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh, to the current stars such as Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah - India always have had great chunk of bowlers.
If we take a look at the current list of most wickets for India in the T20 World Cup, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah sits at the top of the all-time wicket charts for India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, underlining his status as one of the most lethal bowlers in the tournament’s history. With 33 wickets, Bumrah leads an elite list of Indian match-winners who have consistently delivered on the global stage.
Close behind him is veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with 32 wickets, showcasing his longevity and adaptability across multiple editions. Sharing the same tally is left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, whose rapid rise in T20 cricket has seen him become one of India’s most reliable wicket-takers in pressure situations.
Here's the full list of Most Wickets by Indian bowler in T20 World Cups
Jasprit Bumrah — 33 wickets
Bumrah stands as India’s leading wicket-taker in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, a testament to his dominance across multiple editions. Known for his unorthodox action and pinpoint yorkers, he has consistently delivered breakthroughs in high-pressure phases, especially during powerplays and death overs.
What separates Bumrah from most bowlers is his temperament. He thrives when the stakes are highest, often dismantling top orders or halting late-innings assaults. His record tally reflects not just longevity, but his ability to adapt to conditions, batters, and match situations on cricket’s biggest stage.
Ravichandran Ashwin — 32 wickets
Ashwin’s presence on this list highlights his enduring value as a tactical spinner in T20 cricket. Across different tournaments and team combinations, he has used variations, angles, and game awareness to outfox batters, proving that intelligence can be just as potent as raw pace.
His wickets have often come at crucial junctures — breaking partnerships or slowing scoring rates. Ashwin’s ability to read batters’ intent and adjust his lengths accordingly has made him one of India’s most dependable bowlers in global competitions.
Arshdeep Singh — 32 wickets
Arshdeep’s rapid climb to joint-second on the list is remarkable considering his relatively short international career. The left-arm pacer has become a go-to option for captains because of his control under pressure and his knack for striking at key moments.
His success stems from clarity of role. Whether swinging the new ball or nailing yorkers at the death, Arshdeep has shown maturity beyond his years. Matching a veteran like Ashwin in wickets so quickly signals a future where he could soon top this chart.
Hardik Pandya — 29 wickets
Hardik’s tally underscores his importance as a genuine all-rounder. While widely celebrated for his explosive batting, his bowling contributions in T20 World Cups have been equally valuable, often providing breakthroughs when India needed a change in momentum.
Unlike specialist bowlers, Hardik frequently operates in tough phases, tasked with breaking partnerships or containing aggressive hitters. His ability to mix slower balls, bouncers, and hard lengths has helped him become one of India’s most impactful multi-dimensional players on the world stage.
