The T20 World Cup 2024 has been a thrilling ride so far, with several bowlers making a significant impact on the game.
Here, we take a closer look at the top 5 bowlers who have been the game-changers in the tournament.
1. Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) – 17 wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi has been the standout bowler of the tournament, with an impressive 17 wickets to his name. His ability to swing the ball both ways and his clever variations have made him a nightmare for batsmen. Farooqi’s economy rate of 6.45 is also a testament to his exceptional skill and control.
Arshdeep Singh has been India’s go-to bowler in the tournament, and for good reason. His left-arm pace and ability to bowl yorkers at will have made him a difficult proposition for batsmen. Singh’s 15 wickets have come at an impressive economy rate of 6.75, and he has been instrumental in India’s success in the tournament.
3. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 14 wickets
Rashid Khan is one of the most feared spinners in the world, and he has lived up to his reputation in the T20 World Cup 2024. His 14 wickets have come at an incredible economy rate of 5.85, and his ability to bowl tight overs in the middle stages of the game has been a game-changer for Afghanistan.
Rishad Hossain has been a revelation for Bangladesh in the tournament, with his pace and accuracy causing problems for batsmen. His 14 wickets have come at an economy rate of 7.15, and he has been particularly effective in the death overs.
5. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 13 wickets
J Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world, and he has continued his impressive form in the T20 World Cup 2024. His 13 wickets have come at an economy rate of 6.95, and his ability to bowl quick and accurate yorkers has made him a difficult proposition for batsmen.