T20i record: T20 International cricket is always considered a game of batsmen, but Indian bowlers have proved repeatedly that the match can be won by bowling. Many Indian bowlers have made their mark by taking wickets in this small format. Let’s know about the five bowlers of India, who have taken the most wickets in T20 International.
Arshdeep Singh – 99 wickets
In just three years of career, Arshdeep Singh has done amazing. He has taken 99 wickets in 63 matches played between 2022 and 2025. During this time his best performance was 4/9. The specialty of Arshdeep is his accurate bowling in his death overs. The average of 18.30 makes him India’s most successful T20 bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 wickets
India’s star leg -spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 96 wickets in 80 matches between 2016 and 2023. His best performance was 6/25, which is the best figure of Indian bowler in T20 International History. Chahal has given the team a big success in the middle overs many times.
Hardik Pandya – 95 wickets
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has won India many times with his batting as well as bowling many times. He has taken 95 wickets in 116 matches. His best bowling figure in T20 International is 4/16. Hardik is the bowler to get the Indian team wickets on important occasions. Hardik Pandya may soon top the list due to his great bowling in the Asia Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah – 92 wickets
India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken 92 wickets in 72 matches. His best spell is 3/7. The economy rate of Bumrah is 6.29, which shows that he can curb the batsmen in fast formats like T20. His average is 17.67, which is counted among the best bowlers globally.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 wickets
Swing magician Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 90 wickets in 87 matches played from 2012 to 2022. During this time his best spell is 5/4. Bhuvi’s name comes in select bowlers who have bowled brilliantly in both powerplay and death for India.

