In the Super-8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the clash between India and South Africa will not just be a battle between two teams. This match could also give a new direction to the ongoing race to become number one between two prominent faces of the Indian bowling attack – Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
Both fast bowlers are in tremendous form and are giving each other tough competition in the ranking race. In such a situation, this match can decide who takes the lead in the race for the top position.
New History to Be Made in T20 World Cup!
There is every possibility of history being made on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in an important match of the ICC T20 World Cup. In this match, both Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah will have a golden opportunity to claim a major record.
The 27-year-old left-arm pacer Arshdeep has already become the highest wicket-taker for India in T20 Internationals. Now, if he secures at least three wickets against South Africa, he can also claim the record for most wickets for India in the T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Bumrah also needs just three wickets to become the number-1 Indian bowler in this tournament. Currently, this achievement is held by former legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 32 wickets in 24 T20 World Cup matches.
Thus, this match will not be limited to wins and losses, but can also add a new chapter to Indian cricket history.
Who Will Become Number-1 First?
Both Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah currently have 30 wickets each in the ICC T20 World Cup. This means both need at least three wickets to break the record of former legend Ravichandran Ashwin.
Now the contest is not just against the opposing team, but also an internal race. It will be interesting to see who secures the first three wickets and earns the honor of becoming the number-1 bowler in Indian T20 World Cup history.
Indian Bowlers with Most Wickets in T20 World Cup
Here is the list of bowlers with the most wickets for India in the ICC T20 World Cup:
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 32 wickets
- Arshdeep Singh – 30 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 30 wickets
- Hardik Pandya – 29 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja – 22 wickets
It is noteworthy that the record for most wickets in the history of the T20 World Cup is held by Shakib Al Hasan. The former Bangladesh captain Shakib took 50 wickets in 43 matches between 2007 and 2024.
Currently, no Indian is included in the all-time top-5 wicket-takers of the tournament, but given the current race, this situation could change soon.
Bowlers with Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History
Here is the list of top wicket-takers in the ICC T20 World Cup:
- Shakib Al Hasan – 50 wickets
- Adam Zampa – 44 wickets
- Rashid Khan – 43 wickets
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 40 wickets
- Shahid Afridi – 39 wickets
These statistics clearly show that currently no Indian player is included in the all-time top-5 wicket-takers of the tournament. However, considering the pace of current Indian bowlers, this record might come under challenge in upcoming matches.
