By Admin 
In big tournaments like the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the performance of the batsmen often grabs the headlines, but sometimes the bowlers change the course of the entire match with their strong performance. In the history of T20 World Cup, there have been some bowlers who bowled so lethally in a single innings that the opposition team could not control itself.
Ajantha Mendis – Sri Lanka
The name of former Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis comes at the top of this list. In the year 2012, in the match played against Zimbabwe in Hambantota, he took 6 wickets for just 8 runs in 4 overs. During this period he also bowled 2 maiden overs. His economy rate was only 2.00, which is considered very good in T20 format.
Rangana Herath had demolished New Zealand
Sri Lanka’s legendary spinner Rangana Herath had bowled brilliantly against New Zealand in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram. He took 5 wickets giving just 3 runs in 3.3 overs. His economy rate was 0.85, which is one of the most economical spells in the history of this tournament.
Umar Gul wreaked havoc at The Oval
Pakistan’s fast bowler Umar Gul took 5 wickets for 6 runs in 3 overs against New Zealand in the 2009 T20 World Cup at The Oval. His performance played an important role in Pakistan’s victory.
Fazalhaq Farooqui and Sam Curran also included
Afghanistan’s young fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqui took 5 wickets for 9 runs in 4 overs against Uganda in 2024. Whereas England all-rounder Sam Curran took 5 wickets for 10 runs in 3.4 overs against Afghanistan in 2022.
Best bowling performance in an innings in T20 World Cup
Ajanta Mendis – 4 overs, 8 runs, 6 wickets vs Zimbabwe (2012)
Rangana Herath – 3.3 overs, 3 runs, 5 wickets vs New Zealand (2014)
Omar Gul – 3 overs, 6 runs, 5 wickets vs New Zealand (2009)
Fazalhaq Farooqui – 4 overs, 9 runs, 5 wickets vs Uganda (2024)
Sam Curran – 3.4 overs, 10 runs, 5 wickets vs Afghanistan (2022)