Cricket is a game of fine margins, and taking wickets is one of the most crucial factors in achieving success. Pakistani bowlers have always been known for their ability to take wickets, and T20 cricket is no exception. In this article, we will be discussing the top 10 Pakistani bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in the year 2022. The list includes some of the most prominent names in Pakistani cricket history, as well as some up-and-coming stars. Let’s go!
1. Haris Rauf
On the top of this list, we have Haris Rauf. In 2022, Haris scalped 31 wickets in 23 innings with an economy rate of 7.54 runs per over. He leaked 643 runs in 85 overs and had a strike rate of 16.4.
2. Shadab Khan
Next up is Shadab Khan. Shadab bagged 25 wickets in 20 innings in 2022. His best bowling figures were of 4 wickets for 8 runs. During this tenure, Shadab had an economy rate of 6.79 runs per over.
3. Mohammad Nawaz
On number three, we have Mohammad Nawaz, who picked up 22 wickets in 22 innings in the year 2022. He leaked 537 runs with a strike rate of 19.0. His best bowling figures were 3 wickets for 5 runs.
4. Mohammad Wasim
On the fourth spot, we have Mohammad Wasim with 19 wickets. In 2022, he recorded the best bowling figures when he scalped 4 wickets for 24 runs. His economy rate of 8.30 was slightly on the expensive side.
5. Naseem Shah
Next on the list is Naseem Shah, who racked up 14 wickets in 16 innings. His economy rate during the year was 7.16 runs per over, and the strike rate was 16.6. In the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem played the role of leading fast bowler quite well.
6. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi stands in the sixth spot. Unable to play many games in 2022 due to injury concerns, Shaheen picked up 13 wickets in the 8 innings he featured in. He had a tremendous economy rate, leaking only 6.03 runs in an over.
7. Mohammad Hasnain
On number seven of this list, we have Mohammad Hasnain with 8 wickets in 9 innings. His best bowling figures were 2 wickets for 21 runs. He bowled with a very high economy rate of 9.45 runs per over.
8. Usman Qadir
Making it to the eighth spot on this list is Usman Qadir, who picked up 7 wickets in 5 innings. He leaked 192 runs in 20 overs at an economy rate of 9.60. Usman’s father has also played for the national side. All his brothers also play first-class cricket.
9. Shahnawaz Dahani
Ranked ninth on this list is Shahnawaz Dahani, with 6 wickets in 9 innings. He gave away 273 runs with an economy rate of 9.63. Shahnawaz made his T20I debut in 2021. In 2022, consistent performance fetched him a spot in the ODI team as well.
10. Iftikhar Ahmed
The last bowler to make it to this list of top wicket-takers is Iftikhar Ahmed, who scalped 3 wickets in 10 innings while leaking 151 runs at a decent economy rate of 6.61 runs per over. This experienced player has played multiple crucial knocks with the bat.
