T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s spinners are dominating the wicket-taking charts in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022. As of now, Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with nine wickets in four games at an average of 9.78. His teammate Maheesh Theekshana is third on this list and has been superb as well. Follow T20 WC Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana leading wicket-takers chart in ICC T20 World Cup – CHECK full list
T20 World Cup: So far, Theekshana has picked up seven wickets in four games. His bowling average is 12.72. Sri Lanka’s spinners have been exceptional and hence, the fans of the island nation would be hoping that the spin-duo continue their good form.
Bas de Leede is currently placed second on the list of the highest wicket-takers of the T20 WC. The Dutch pacer has picked seven wickets in three games at an average of 9.71.
SL duo will receive a stiff challenge from Sam Curran, who was breathing fire during England’s game against Afghanistan. The all-rounder picked a sensational fifer, and only gave 10 runs in his 3.4 overs. This propelled England to a five-wicket win against the Mohammad Nabi-led side.
As for Sri Lanka, their first game of the Super 12 stage saw them beat Ireland by nine wickets. Hasaranga and Theekshana were superb as both of them picked two wickets each.
Alzarri Joseph is currently the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the T20 WC. He has picked up six wickets in three games at an average of 13.83. However, he will not get a chance to add to his tally as the West Indies were knocked out by Ireland during the qualifiers.
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T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana leading wicket-takers chart in ICC T20 World Cup – CHECK full list
Further on, Blessing Muzarabani has been superb as well. The Zimbabwe pacer had picked up six wickets in three games, and is currently fifth on the list of the highest wicket-takers of the ongoing T20 WC. He has a bowling average of 15.83 as of now.
In the meanwhile, the likes of Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets each during the game against Pakistan. Thus, both of them would want to add to their tally, and pick more wickets in the upcoming games.
T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana leading wicket-takers chart in ICC T20 World Cup – CHECK full list
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