Australia has performed consistently since the establishment of the t20 international cricket. In the last few years, they have played exceptionally in t20 International cricket. They have also managed to win the t20 world cup in 2021. Australian bowlers are well known for their pace and bounce they have threatened batsmen consistently. In this article, the Australian bowlers with the highest wickets in international t20 cricket will be discussed. In this list, the best t20 bowlers of Australia will be discussed.
1. Adam Zampa (71)
The highest wicket-taker for Australia in international T20 cricket is leg-spinner Adam Zampa. He made his international t20 debut in 2016 and has played 62 international t20 matches for Australia till now. In these matches, Zampa has taken 71 wickets in t20 International cricket at an average of 21.22 while having an economy of 6.79.
2. Mitchell Starc (63)
The second Australian bowler with the highest number of wickets in international T20 cricket is fast bowler Mitchell Starc. He has taken 63 international t20 wickets for Australia by representing them in 51 T20 International matches since his debut in 2012. Starc has taken these wickets at an average of 23.14 with an economy of 7.55.
3. Shane Watson (48)
The third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in international T20 cricket is all-rounder Shane Watson. He has represented Australia in 58 international t20 matches from 2006 to 2016. In these matches, Watson has taken 48 international t20 wickets for Australia at an average of 24.72 while having an economy of 7.65. He has been one of the most effective cricketers for Australia.
4. Andrew Tye (47)
Andrew Tye has taken 47 international t20 wickets for Australia which makes him the fourth-highest wicket-taker for Australia in international T20 cricket. Tye has represented Australia in 32 international t20 matches in his career span from 2016 to 2021. He has taken these wickets at an average of 21.21 with an economy of 8.75.
5. Ashton Agar (46)
The next Australian bowler with the highest wickets in international T20 cricket is Ashton Agar. He has taken 46 international t20 wickets for Australia since his debut in international T20 cricket in 2016. Agar has taken these wickets in 45 international t20 matches by having an average of 22.28 with an exceptional economy of 6.50.
6. Josh Hazelwood (44)
The sixth-highest wicket-taker for Australia in international T20 cricket is Josh Hazelwood. He has represented Australia in international T20 cricket since 2013. Hazelwood has played 29 international t20 matches successfully and has taken 44 wickets in them. He has got an average of 18.27 and also an economy of 7.26.
7. Pat Cummins (44)
Pat Cummins is the next Australian bowler with the highest wickets in international T20 cricket. Pat has represented Australia in 39 international t20 matches since 2011. Presently he is the vice-captain of the Australian white-ball cricket. Pat has taken 44 international t20 wickets in these matches at an average of 22.77 with an economy of 7.05.
8. Kane Richardson (42)
The eighth most wicket-taker for Australia in t20 international cricket is Kane Richardson. He has taken 42 international wickets for Australia while representing them in 32 international t20 matches since 2014. He has taken these wickets with an average of 21.28 also an economy of 7.97. He is presently amongst the current cricketers of Australia as well.
9. Mitchell Johnson (38)
The next Australian cricketer with the highest wickets in international T20 cricket is Mitchell Johnson. He has successfully represented Australia in international T20 cricket from 2007 to 2013. In these years, Johnson has taken 38 international t20 wickets for Australia. He has taken these wickets at an average of 20.97 with an economy of 7.28.
10. James Faulkner (36)
The last Australian player with the highest wickets in international T20 cricket is James Faulkner. He has represented Australia in 24 international t20 matches from 2012 to 2017. Faulkner has taken these wickets at an average of 19.00 with an economy of 7.96. He has also been an effective all-rounder for Australia in t20 international cricket.
