The batters are keen about scoring quick runs in T20I matches. It is the bowlers’ duty to get rid of them being as inexpensive as possible. Tight bowling from both ends ensures that the momentum is not taken away from the team. The world is aware of New Zealand’s prowess in the T20I World Cups, especially in recent times. In this article, we will have a look on the top 10 Kiwi bowlers with the best economy rate. Only those bowlers, who have bowled more than 10 overs in the tournament have been considered for this article. So, let’s go!
1. Grant Elliot
On the first position, we have Grant Elliot with a tremendous economy rate of 5.76 runs per over. Grant featured in only five matches of the 2016 T20I World Cup. The right-arm medium-fast bowler was born in Johannesburg, but left his native in search of new horizons.
2. Daniel Vettori
On number two, we have Daniel Vettori. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler had an economy rate of 5.83 runs per over in the T20I World Cups held during 2007-2016. He was one of the most valuable New Zealand, and was only the eighth allrounder to scalp 300 Test-wickets and make 3000 runs.
3. Nathan McCullum
Next up is Nathan McCullum, with an economy rate of 5.94 runs per over. Nathan bowled 67 overs in 22 overs between 2007 and 2016 while giving away 399 runs. Nathan is the elder brother of Brendon McCullum.
4. Mitchell Santner
Moving on to the fourth spot on the list, we have Mitchell Santner. Santner has conceded 392 runs in 60 overs of 17 matches during 2016-2022. His economy rate during this tenure was 6.51 runs per over. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler could also chip in with the bat when needed.
5. Scott Styris
The fifth position on the list belongs to Scott Styris. Styris conceded 6.53 runs per over for 26 overs during 2007-2010. The batters scored 170 runs off him in 26 overs. The right-arm medium-fast all-rounder, had to take batting more seriously after a knee injury.
6. Trent Boult
Next on the list is Trent Boult, with an economy rate of 6.57 runs per over. Since 2014, Boult has conceded 366 runs in 55 overs of 14 matches. The left-arm quick bowler is regarded as one of the best new-ball bowlers of all time. He has the ability to move the ball both ways, even in unresponsive conditions.
7. Ish Sodhi
With an economy rate of 7.04 in 63 overs of seventeen matches, Ish Sodhi stands on seventh place on this list. Since 2016, he has conceded 444 runs in these T20I World Cup matches. The leg-braker’s keen attitude and aggressive approach have been the fuel for his journey to the top.
8. Ian Butler
On number eight, we have Ian Butler, with an economy rate of 7.05 runs per over. Ian featured only in seven matches in the T20I World Cups of 2009 and 2010, bowling only 18 overs while conceding 127 runs. He was a right-arm fast-bowler who could extract troublesome lift from tracks that others were unable to exploit.
9. Mitchell McClenaghan
On the ninth spot, we have Mitchell McClenaghan. Mitchell had an economy rate of 7.11 in 27 overs of eight matches. While featuring in the T20I World Cups of 2014 and 2016, the left-arm fast bowler conceded a total of 192 runs.
10. Adam Milne
Last but not least, making it to this list of fine bowlers, we have Adam Milne. Milne conceded 7.29 runs per over in the 36 overs of 11 matches during 2012-2021. He gave away 264 runs during this tenure. He was a lanky right-arm fast-bowler and was considered as one of the fastest bowlers New Zealand has ever seen. However, his career was disrupted by injuries.
