While the longer formats of the game need the bowler to get rid of the batters quickly, T20I cricket is more about leaking the least amount of runs in the allotted 20 overs. The economy rate of the bowlers plays a huge impact on the performance of the team. One bad over with the ball can turn the tide in favor of the opposition. West Indies has made a special place in the hearts of cricket fans when it comes to T20I cricket. The 2016 Champions have produced some of the best bowlers in the game. In this article, we will take a look at the West Indian bowlers, who have the best economy rates in T20I World Cups and have bowled more than 10 overs.
1. Sunil Narine
On the first place, we have mystery spinner Sunil Narine. He is a specialist slow bowler, armed with a bag of variations for every occasion. Sunil can bowl skidders, knuckleballs and carrom balls. Sunil bowled in 12 matches of the T20I World Cups with a bowling economy of 5.17.
2. Nikita Miller
Next on the list is Nikita Miller. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler had a very consistent record in the domestic games. He featured in only 3 games of the 2010 T20I World Cup and bowled a total of 12 overs. Nikita’s economy rate in these overs is 5.17.
3. Samuel Badree
On number three, we have Samuel Badree. The leg spinner was not known for turning the ball but for the impeccable accuracy. He was also a part of the 2016 World Cup winning squad and came out of the tournament as the Number 1 ranked bowler in the format. Samuel had an economy of 5.25 in 15 matches.
4. Kemar Roach
Spot number four of this list belongs to Kemar Roach. Roach is among the few West Indian fast who have made an impact on the game. He has extreme pace, consistently touching late 140s. His balls can skid on to the batsmen quicker than they release. He has an economy rate of 6.41 runs in 12 overs of three matches.
5. Jason Holder
Next up is the tall right-arm medium-fast bowler, Jason Holder. Holder bowled 20 overs in 6 matches of the 2021 and 2022 T20I World Cups and conceded runs at an economy rate of only 6.59 runs per over. Holder’s maturity made him the captain of the West Indian side too.
6. Krishmar Santokie
Krishmar Santokie featured only in the 2014 T20I World Cup. The left arm pacer was a T20 specialist and played five matches in the tournament, making his debut against tournament. He gave away runs with an economy rate of 6.84 runs per over.
7. Daren Sammy
On the seventh spot of this list, stands Daren Sammy. Sammy will be remembered for leading West Indies to two T20 World titles, in 2012 and 2016 respectively. He bowled with an economy rate of 6.89 for 44 overs in 25 matches during 2009-2016.
8. Alzarri Joseph
On number eight, we have Alzarri Joseph with an economy rate of 6.91 runs per over. He has bowled 12 overs in three matches in the 2022 T20I World Cup. The right-arm fast bowler started out as a leg spinner, but now, consistently bowls deliveries over 140kmph. He also registered the best figures of 6/12 in IPL.
9. Sulieman Benn
Next up we have Sulieman Benn. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has an economy rate 7.08 runs per over. He has bowled 57 overs in 16 matches during 2009-2016. He was one of the most reliable spinners for West Indies for years and his height gave him special advantage. However, Benn is also no stranger to on-field controversies.
10. Obed McCoy
Last but not least, Obed McCoy makes it to the final spot on this list. Obed gave away runs at an economy rate of 7.21 runs per over in 11 overs of four matches in the 2021 and 2022 T20I World Cups. He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler.
