10 Indian Bowlers With Most Wickets in T20I Cricket You Need to Know!

Most often, bowlers’ contributions are overlooked in T20 internationals (T20Is) as the focus is completely set on the powerful strokes of the batters. The 20-over format is celebrated by the majestic sixes, thrilling run chases, and a display of unorthodox shots executed by the batters.

As of 24th January 2025, none of the Indian bowlers have managed to take 100 wickets in T20Is so far. But, few of them have established their brand in the shortest format of international cricket.

These Indian bowlers have not only faced ruthless assaults from hard-hitting batters but also mastered the art of bowling in T20 cricket which demands delivering the balls at a proper line and length.

Most importantly, the bowlers need to stay one step ahead of the batters to control their aggressive approach in the T20 format. 

Let’s take a closer look at the stats of the top 10 Indian bowlers who bagged the most T20I wickets and outsmarted their opponents through a wide range of variations in their bowling style.

10 Top Indian Cricket Teams with Bowling Records

1. Arshdeep Singh – 97 Wickets 

Arshdeep Singh has been the core part of India’s pace bowling setup and ranks as the team’s leading wicket-taker in the shortest format. He still requires three wickets to become the first Indian bowler in cricket history to achieve the milestone of the 100th T20I wicket.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 Wickets

Yuzvendra Chahal has been India’s leading wicket-taker as a leg-spinner, exhibiting his prowess in the middle overs. He has been out of the T20I setup for a while and is yet to make a comeback in an international match.

3. Hardik Pandya – 91 Wickets

The pace-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a standout performer and contributed immense success to India with his dynamic approach.

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 Wickets

Bhuvenshwar Kumar has been a reliable pacer for India in the powerplay and death overs. Despite not retiring officially from the T20I format, he hasn’t featured in any of the international matches since the T20 World Cup 2022.

5. Jasprit Bumrah – 89 Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah is one such premier pacer for India, having the potential to provide crucial progress with his explosive mix of yorker, slower balls, and tricky bouncers. However, the team management has relieved his workload by not including him in the 20-over squad after the T20 World Cup 2024.

6. Ravichandran Ashwin – 72 Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliant variations in his off-spin deliveries have often deceived the opposition batters.

7. Kuldeep Yadav – 69 Wickets

Kuldeep Yadav has been a standout performer in the spin bowling department who can grab wickets instantly as well as restrict the opponent’s flow of runs.

8. Axar Patel – 67 Wickets

The spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has played a crucial role in rescuing India from formidable situations in terms of batting and bowling.

9. Ravi Bishnoi – 56 Wickets

Hailed as the modern-day legendary leg-spinner, Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling style combined with fast leg-breaks, sliders, and googlies has left the opponent batters puzzled with their shot selection and execution.

10. Ravindra Jadeja – 54 Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the reliable spin-bowling all-rounders, having contributed several match-winning performances for Team India in his 15-year T20I cricket career.

Final Verdict:

The above-tabulated stats of the top 10 indian bowlers are updated after the conclusion of the India vs England 1st T20I match 2025 and are guaranteed to change as the ongoing 5-match T20I series progresses.