6 SPINNERS WITH THE MOST WICKETS IN THE ICC T20 WORLD CUP

Shakib, who floored Rohit for the 3rd time in T20s, owns 50 wickets from 42 matches at an average of 19.74. His economy rate is 6.92. Shahid Afridi is the next-best bowler with 39 wickets in T20 WCs. Shakib is one of the three bowlers with three four-wicket hauls in T20 World Cup...

Bangladesh cricket team spinner Shakib AI Hasan entered the record books when he dismissed Rohit Sharma in the Super 8, Group 1 clash versus India at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in North Sound, Antigua. Shakib, who finished with 1/37 from three overs, became the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in the global T20 tournament. Notably, no other bowler in T20 World Cup history has more than 40 wickets.

Despite Shakib making history, it wasn't enough for Bangladesh as India claimed a massive 50-run victory. India scored 196/5 before restricting Bangladesh to 146/8. It was India's highest T20I score against Bangladesh. However, Shakib will be elated with his record, leaving a lasting impression in the tournament's history. Spin has played a major role in the T20 World Cup. Several spinners have ruled the roost across editions. The likes of Adam Zampa and Rashid Khan are making their presence felt with each passing game.

Here are the spin bowlers with the most wickets in T20 World Cup history.

SHAKIB AL HASAN (50 WICKETS)