While the batsmen scored a lot of runs in the T20 World Cup 2026, many bowlers also had to face a lot of difficulties. T20 cricket is often considered a batsman’s game and in this tournament too, the batsmen had the upper hand over many bowlers. The interesting thing is that among the top-3 bowlers who have hit the most sixes, two players are from the Indian team. Let us know about those five bowlers who were hit the most sixes by the batsmen in this tournament.

Hardik Pandya – India

Hardik Pandya is at the top of this list. He bowled around 33 overs while playing 9 matches in the tournament. During this, he also took 9 wickets, but the batsmen batted openly against him. A total of 20 sixes were hit off Pandya’s balls, which is the highest against any bowler in this World Cup.

Adil Rashid – England

England’s experienced leg spinner Adil Rashid also remained second in this list. He took 13 wickets in 8 matches and played an important role for the team on many occasions. However, the batsmen also hit 18 sixes on his balls. His economy was around 8.

Varun Chakraborty – India

India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty bowled brilliantly in the initial matches of the tournament, but he found it difficult to stop runs in the Super-8 and knockout stages. He sent 14 batsmen to the pavilion in 9 matches, but the batsmen hit 17 sixes on his balls.

Jofra Archer – England

The speed of England’s fast bowler Joffra Archer was also challenged by many batsmen. He bowled 30 overs in the entire tournament and hit 17 sixes during this period. In the semi-finals, Indian batsmen continuously hit big shots in one over, which changed the course of the match.

Marco Yansen – South Africa

South African left arm fast bowler Marco Yansen is also included in this list. He took 11 wickets in 6 matches, but during this period his economy was very high. The batsmen hit 14 sixes on his balls.

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These 5 Players Can Retire From T20 Internationals Format: The conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was historic for Team India, as India created history by winning the third trophy of this tournament. With this, the Indian team has become the first team in the world to achieve such a feat. After the exciting end of this tournament, a wave of change can be clearly seen in the cricket world. Amidst the celebration of India’s title win, this tournament is going to prove to be a farewell for many veteran players in their T20 International career. In fact, amidst increasing age, declining form and pressure to give opportunities to young players, these 5 big name players can announce their retirement from this shorter format of cricket.

These 5 players can retire from T20 International!

1. Babar Azam – Pakistan

The 2026 T20 World Cup was very disappointing for Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam. For some time now, questions have been continuously being raised regarding his strike rate and place in the Pakistan team. After the poor performance of the Pakistani team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, it is believed that Babar can now announce his retirement from T20 International cricket to focus on his batting in ODI and Test cricket.

2. Suryakumar Yadav – India

This may prove to be the best time for World Champion Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav to retire, because Surya, who has crossed the age of 35, has achieved his goal by winning the World Cup for India under his captaincy. They can now leave the way for the youth, but Surya wants to play with the Indian team in the 2028 Olympic Games and the T20 World Cup to be held this year, while there is still a long time left for both these tournaments.

3. Adil Rashid – England

Experienced leg spinner Adil Rashid, who played an important role in England’s two World Cup wins (2019 and 2022), is now 38 years old. Rashid, who has spread his magic on pitches conducive to spin, can say goodbye to the T20 International format.

4. Glenn Maxwell – Australia

Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is 37 years old. Therefore, it is becoming challenging for him to maintain his agility in T20 International cricket. After a disappointing performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, Maxwell can say goodbye to T20 International.

5. Mohammad Nabi – Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s most legendary cricketer Mohammad Nabi is now 41 years old. He is one of the oldest active T20 players in the world. Nabi had already indicated that the 2026 T20 World Cup would be the last stage of his career. Therefore, Nabi can announce his retirement from T20 International format at any time.

IND VS ENG: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has now reached its decisive phase. Thursday i.e. today the second semi-final will be played between India and England. Team India will enter this match to be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with the intention of making it to the finals. However, there are some players in the England team who can single-handedly turn the tide of the match. If India has to win then it will have to be especially careful with these players.

harry brook

England’s young batsman Harry Brook has appeared in excellent form in this tournament. His biggest strength is to remain calm and score runs even in difficult situations. Brook is adept at batting fast and intelligently, so Indian bowlers will have to make a special strategy against him.

jofra archer

England’s fast bowler Joffra Archer can prove to be dangerous for any team. In this World Cup, he has troubled the batsmen with his consistent fast pace and accurate bowling. His ability to swing with the new ball and bowl yorkers in the death overs can become a big challenge for India’s top order.

Will Jacques

Will Jacques is one of the most aggressive players in England. He is known for hitting big shots with the bat. Apart from this, his off-spin also proves useful for the team. There are many left-handed batsmen in India’s middle order, in such a situation Jacques’ bowling can play an important role.

adil rashid

England’s experienced leg spinner Adil Rashid has been effective against India for a long time. In the middle overs, he has the ability to stop runs as well as take wickets. Rashid is bowling brilliantly in this tournament too and can become a big challenge for the Indian batsmen.

Phil Salt

If England’s opener Phil Salt settles in the beginning, he can change the course of the match. He bats with a high strike rate and is adept at hitting big shots in the powerplay. If Salt’s bat hits a batting-friendly ground like Wankhede, it could create problems for the Indian bowlers.

Big challenge before India

This semi-final between India and England is expected to be very exciting. To reach the final, Team India will have to dismiss these dangerous players quickly. If the Indian bowlers are successful in keeping these five players under control, then the path to the final can be quite easy.

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IND vs ENG T20I: India and England will face each other in the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The competition is big, the pressure is huge and in such a situation, all eyes will be on those bowlers who have taken the most wickets so far in this rivalry. In the T20 International matches between India and England, there are some names who have repeatedly troubled the batsmen.

chris jordan

The name of England’s fast bowler Chris Jordan comes at the top. Jordan has taken 24 wickets in 16 matches against India between 2017 and 2024. His best performance has been 4/27. His accurate yorkers and slow balls have made it difficult for India many times in the death overs. His experience can be important in a big match like the semi-finals.

hardik pandya

For India, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has taken 19 wickets in 19 innings against England. 4/33 is his best performance. Hardik’s specialty is that he can take wickets even in the middle overs and has the ability to stop the run rate at the end. His confidence in big matches is a plus point for Team India.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who is currently out of the Indian team, has taken 16 wickets against England. 6/25 has been his memorable spell, which is considered a special achievement for any bowler in T20. Chahal’s googly and flight have baffled the English batsmen many times.

adil rashid

England’s experienced leg spinner Adil Rashid is also included in this list. He has taken 14 wickets against India. His economy has been around 7.50, which is considered quite economical in T20 format. His ability to stop runs and take wickets in the middle overs is England’s strength.

Varun Chakraborty

In recent matches, Indian spinner Varun Chakraborty has also made an impact with his bowling. By taking 14 wickets in just 5 matches, he has shown that he can become a new challenge for the England batsmen. 5/24 has been his best performance.

Now when it is the turn of the semi-finals, it will be interesting to see whose magic will work on the Wankhede pitch. In this clash between India and England, only the bowlers can decide the course of the match.

No team in the world has been able to win the T20 World Cup title twice consecutively. The Indian cricket team is just 2 steps away from doing this and creating history. First, Team India will have to overcome the challenge of the semi-finals, in which it will have to face England on March 5.
The semi-final match between India and England will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It will not be easy for Team India to overcome this challenge, because there are 5 players in the England team who can stop India from going to the finals.

harry brook
The first name is that of captain Harry Brook, who has carried the burden of the England team’s batting on his shoulders throughout the tournament. So far in the entire tournament he has scored 228 runs including one century and one half-century. Team India will especially need to be careful with him.

Sam Curran
Sam Curran has so far proved to be the trump card of the England team in the T20 World Cup 2026. Has performed tremendously with both bat and ball. Has scored 149 runs in 7 innings and has also impressed in bowling by taking 6 wickets.

Phil Salt
Barring his innings of 62 runs against Sri Lanka, Phil Salt’s bat has remained silent till now in the T20 World Cup 2026. But the whole world has seen what caliber of player Salt is. Remember that Phil Salt has a strike rate of 220 in International T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.

adil rashid
Adil Rashid is leading the spin attack of England in this World Cup. He has taken 11 wickets in 7 matches and the most important thing is that his economy rate in this World Cup is less than 8. Experience will be the most important aspect, which will prove to be Adil Rashid’s trump card for England in the semi-final match.

Will Jacques
Will Jacques has won the Player of the Match award 4 times in this World Cup. Has scored 191 runs in 7 innings at a stormy strike rate of 177. Most of his innings have come on important occasions. Will Jacques can prove to be lethal with the ball as well, as he has also taken 7 wickets. His bowling has shown edge on the pitches of the subcontinent.

Adil Rashid Breaks Haris Rauf World Record: In the 15th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, West Indies has defeated England by 30 runs. In this match, England’s spinner Adil Rashid took two wickets in his name. By taking the first wicket in the form of Roston Chase, this 37 year old experienced spinner broke the world record of Pakistan’s Haris Rauf. Rashid has become the bowler taking the highest wicket in T20 International against any Test cricket playing team. He took 2 wickets for 17 runs in four overs bowling for England in the Group C match played in Mumbai.

Adil Rashid broke the world record of Pakistan’s Haris Rauf

Adil Rashid has taken his number of wickets in T20 International matches against West Indies to 42. So far he has played 26 T20 International matches against West Indies. pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has taken 40 wickets in 20 T20 matches against New Zealand. Rashid Khan holds the world record for taking most wickets in T20 International against any team playing Test cricket. He has taken 46 wickets in 21 T20 International matches against Ireland. However, out of these 46 wickets, 11 wickets came in the year 2017, when Ireland was not a Test playing team.

Adil Rashid completed 400 wickets in T20 cricket

The wicket of West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase was also special for Adil Rashid because with it he also touched the mark of 400 wickets in T20 cricket. Rashid has become only the second bowler to achieve this feat for England. Before him, only Chris Jordan had achieved this feat. Adil Rashid has taken 401 wickets in 358 matches in T20 cricket, while Jordan has taken 446 wickets while playing 431 T20 matches. Adil is also the highest wicket taker for England in the T20 World Cup. He has 33 wickets in his name. Leaving Chris Jordan behind, he became number-1 in this matter. Jordan has taken 31 wickets.

England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs in the first T20. Sam Curran created history by taking a hat-trick, Adil Rashid also bowled well. Batting first, Sri Lanka was reduced to 133 runs. England won this rain-affected match through DLS method.

England won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pathum Nissanka (23), Kushal Mendis (37) gave a good start to the hosts. The team’s second wicket in the form of Nissanka fell on the score of 76, this wicket fell on the first ball of the eighth over. After this the process of falling of wickets continued. Sam Curran took a hat-trick in the 16th over.

Sam Curran is the second English bowler to take a hat-trick.

Sam Curran got Sri Lankan captain Dusun Shanka caught out on the fourth ball of the 16th over. On the very next ball, he dismissed the new batsman Mahesh Theekshana. He took his first T20 hat-trick by bowling Mathisha Pathirana on the last ball of the over.

Sam Curran has become the second England bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 International cricket. Earlier, Chris Jordan had taken a hat-trick against America in 2024.

A T20I hat-trick for England is rarer than a sunny day in London, and Sam Curran just found one

He becomes just the second English bowler to pick a T20I hat-trick

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Adil Rashid received POTM Award

Sam Curran took a hat-trick, but he also proved to be very expensive. He spent 38 runs in 3 overs at an economy of 12.67. Joffra Archer did not get any wicket, but he was economical. He gave 22 runs in 3 overs. Jamie Overton and Liam Dawson took 2-2 wickets. Adil Rashid was the most economical and also took 3 wickets, giving only 19 runs in 4 overs. Rashid was chosen player of the match.

England has suffered a big setback regarding the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, two of their players are facing trouble in getting visas. Its connection is with Pakistan, all the matches of which are to be held in Sri Lanka. These 2 players are Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed.

According to the report of ‘The Guardian’, the Indian government has not yet issued visas to Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid. According to the report, due to this delay, these two players of Pakistani origin will not be able to go with the team to Sri Lanka, where the Sri Lanka vs England series of 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches will be played. It is not clear how long both the players will join their team. Let us tell you that Rashid is currently playing in SA20 and Rehan is playing in Big Bash League.

The report said that the England and Wales Cricket Board has been assured that there is no objection to their applicant. Efforts are being made to complete the process as soon as possible with the help of the British Government. Due to the absence of Ahmed and Rashid, Liam Dawson is the only specialist spinner in the team.

England’s first match is on 8th February

T20 World Cup 2026 is being organized in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament is starting from 7th February, England’s first match is on 8th February at Wankhede. The England team is in Group C, which also includes Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal and West Indies. England’s first match is with Nepal. All the matches of Group C are scheduled in India, but Bangladesh has demanded from ICC that their matches should be shifted to Sri Lanka.

England’s provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.

The England cricket team defeated West Indies by 4 wickets in the second match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series. Batting first, the West Indies scored 196 runs, in response, England won the target in 18.3. In an over of Adil Rashid in the match, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder together hit 5 sixes, a total of 31 runs came in this over.

The unwanted record of eating 6 sixes in international T20 cricket is also recorded in the name of England’s Stuart Broad, when in 2007 Yuvraj Singh hit sixes on all balls of his over. These unwanted records were broken. Adil Rashid had put the 19th over.

Romario and Holder beat up Adil Rashid’s over

On the first 3 balls of the 19th over, Jason Holder hit skyscraper sixes. On the fourth ball, only 1 run came and the strike came to Romario Shepherd. He made this over expensive by hitting 2 sixes off the last 2 balls. A total of 31 runs came in this over.

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Series lost West Indies

Chasing the target of 197, Jose Butler scored the most 47 runs for England, in which he hit 2 sixes and 4 fours. Captain Harry Brook scored 34 and Tom Banton scored 30 runs in 11 balls. Banton hit 2 sixes and 3 fours. With 9 balls remaining, England won the series by winning by 4 wickets.

Now the last match of the series will be played on June 10 at 11 pm (according to Indian time). England won the first match of the series by 21 runs.

Luke Wood gets the player of the match award

Bowler Luke Wood was voted the best player of the match for his superb spell. He took 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs spell. He dismissed the opening pair Evin Louis (0) and Johnson Charles (47).