T20 cricket is generally considered a batsman’s game. However, when it comes to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, there have been many bowlers who have changed the course of the entire match with their lethal bowling. Some spells have been seen on this big stage, which are still remembered by cricket fans.
Ajantha Mendis – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s mysterious spinner Ajantha Mendis has the best bowling performance in T20 World Cup history. 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 had also bowled 2 maiden overs and his economy rate was only 2.00. This spell is still counted among the most lethal bowling performances of the T20 World Cup.
Rangana Herath – Sri Lanka
The name of another legendary Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath is also included in this list. In 2014, in the match played against New Zealand in Chattogram, he took 5 wickets for just 3 runs in 3.3 overs. His economy rate was 0.85, which is considered very special in this level of tournament.
Omar Gul – Pakistan
Pakistan’s fast bowler Umar Gul also performed brilliantly against New Zealand at The Oval in 2009, taking 5 wickets for just 6 runs in 3 overs. This spell of his had completely turned the match in Pakistan’s favor.
Fazalhaq Farooqui – Afghanistan
In recent years, Afghanistan’s young fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqui took 5 wickets for 9 runs in 4 overs against Uganda in the 2024 T20 World Cup. His economy rate was 2.25 and this performance became one of the most memorable spells of his career.
Sam Curran – England
Whereas England all-rounder Sam Curran took 5 wickets for 10 runs in 3.4 overs against Afghanistan in Perth in 2022. His bowling played an important role in England’s victory.
All these bowlers have proved that even in a fast format like T20, bowlers can become match winners. This is the reason why this spell will always be remembered in the history of T20 World Cup.
