Dec 28, 2022

India vs Sri Lanka: Top 10 highest wicket-takers in T20Is

Mukesh Thapliyal

Yuzvendra Chahal (India): 20 wickets

The spin wizard from Haryana has been one of the top wicket-takers in limited-overs cricket for India in recent years. Chahal’s flighted deliveries are the x-factor that spun webs to the opposition batters.

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Yuzvendra Chahal (India): 20 wickets

Against Sri Lanka, Chahal has taken 20 wickets in 10 T20Is at an average of 15.65. He has an economy of 8.23 and his best bowling figures against them is 4/23.

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Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka): 16 wickets

The express pacer from Sri Lanka has been a genuine wicket-taker for them, especially in the powerplays. Chameera has dismissed Rohit Sharma six times in T20Is which is the most by a bowler in the shortest format.

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Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka): 16 wickets

In 15 matches, Chameera has taken 16 wickets against India at an average of 26.68. He has an economy of 7.90 and his best bowling figure against India is 2/14.

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Ravichandran Ashwin (India): 14 wickets

The veteran spinner Ashwin is known for his variations in T20Is. It is very tough for a batter to guess what kind of delivery he is going to bowl.

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Ravichandran Ashwin (India): 14 wickets

In 7 matches against Sri Lanka, Ashwin has taken 14 wickets at an average of 10.28. He has an economy of 5.36 and his best bowling figure against them is 4/8.

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Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka): 12 wickets

With his all-round skills, the Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka is an asset for his team especially in the limited-overs cricket.

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Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka): 12 wickets

In 19 T20Is against India, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 16.25. He has an economy of 7.50 and his best bowling figure against India is 3/16.

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Kuldeep Yadav (India): 12 wickets

The chinaman bowler is a genuine wicket-taker for India in all formats. Whenever Kuldeep plays, he remains the go-to-man for his skipper.

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Kuldeep Yadav (India): 12 wickets

In 9 T20Is against Sri Lanka, he has taken 12 wickets to be joint fourth with Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka on this list. He has an average of 18.50 and an economy of 7.40.

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Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): 10 wickets

Hasaranga has been a force to reckon with in the Sri Lankan bowling line-up in recent years. With his quick wristy leg spin, he has been a nemesis to all the batters around the world.

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Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): 10 wickets

He has played 9 matches against India in which he took 10 wickets with an average of 16.30 and an economy of 6.79. His best figure against India is 4/9.

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Shardul Thakur (India): 9 wickets

The pacer has been a partnership-breaker for India in the powerplays and he is also known for his knuckleballs during the death overs. In 5 matches against the Lankans, he has taken 9 wickets with an average of 12.33 and an economy of 7.65. His best figure against the Lankans is 4/27.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India): 9 wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a genuine swing bowler for India, who can swing both ways. Kumar’s variations and knuckleball technique are the highlights of his bowling.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India): 9 wickets

Against the Lankan Lions, he has played 8 matches and taken 9 wickets with an average of 20.11 and an economy of 6.83. His best figure against them is 4/22.

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Hardik Pandya (India): 9 wickets

India’s current no.1 all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has been phenomenal for the team in the last five years or so. Apart from his batting prowess, Hardik’s bowling gives the team a balanced look.

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Hardik Pandya (India): 9 wickets

He has played 9 matches against Sri Lanka so far, taking 9 wickets with an average of 21.22 and an economy of 6.98. His best bowling figures against the Lankans is 3/29.

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Jasprit Bumrah (India): 9 wickets

India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been the go-to-man for the team since his debut. With his tight length and toe-crushing yorker, he has been dismantling the batters’ stumps regularly.

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Jasprit Bumrah (India): 9 wickets

He has played 12 T20Is against the Lankans and took 9 wickets at an average of 24.66 and an economy of 6.16. His best bowling figures against Sri Lanka is 2/17.

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