Wickets and runs are the two important aspects of the game of cricket. Taking wickets at a regular interval makes sure that the batters are not allowed to settle, and hence, the oppositions score is restricted. Anyone can have a good or bad day, but it takes immense practice and consistency to win tournaments. West Indies have given some great bowlers to the game of cricket. The country, where spin has been pre-dominant, has also produced some great fast bowlers. Today, we take a look at these impressive bowlers who have bagged the most wickets in T20I World Cups.
1. Dwayne Bravo
The highest wicket-taker for West Indies in T20I World Cups is DJ Bravo. Bravo bagged 27 wickets in 88 overs of 27 innings. While leaking 782 runs at an economy rate of 8.81 runs per over, Bravo registered the best bowling figures of 4/38.
2. Samuel Badree
On the second spot we have Samuel Badree with 24 wickets in just 15 innings. He conceded 326 runs in the 59 overs he bowled in his T20I World Cup career. He registered the best bowling figures of 4/15 and bowled with an outstanding economy rate of only 5.52 runs per over.
3. Andre Russell
Next up is the start all-rounder Andre Russell. Andre picked up a total of 18 wickets in the 18 innings of T20I World Cup he featured in. He gave away 456 runs in 52 overs while recording the best bowling figures of 2/10. His economy of 8.68 was quite on the higher side.
4. Ravi Rampaul
With 17 wickets, scalped in the 51 overs of 15 matches, Ravi Rampaul stands on the fifth position on this list. The batsmen were able to score 443 runs off him and his economy of 8.71 runs per over was also on the higher side. Ravi has the best bowling figures of 3/16.
5. Sunil Narine
Next on the list is mystery spinner, Sunil Narine. Sunil bagged 15 wickets in just 12 innings with the best bowling figures of 3/9. He gave away only 231 runs in 45 overs at a brilliant economy rate of 5.17. He could bowl in the beginning of the innings as well as in the death overs.
6. Daren Sammy
On number six, is remarkable captain Daren Sammy who will be remembered for leading the team to two T20I World Cup titles. He picked up 11 wickets in 45 overs of 19 innings. During his tenure, Daren registered the best bowling figures of 3/8 while giving away 308 runs at an economy rate of 6.89.
7. Chris Gayle
The hard-hitting all-rounder, Chris Gayle, takes the seventh spot on this list. Primarily known for his batting, Chris Gayle was also a valuable contributor with the ball. He scalped 10 wickets in 36 overs of 17 innings while giving away 265 runs at an economy rate of 7.42 runs per over.
8. Fidel Edwards
On spot number eight of the list is Fidel Edwards with 9 wickets in 27 overs bowled in 9 matches of the T20I World Cups he featured in. Despite bagging some good wickets, he gave away 246 runs at an extremely poor economy rate of 9.11. His best bowling figures were of 3/24.
9. Jerome Taylor
The ninth spot on this list belongs to Jerome Taylor who also bagged 9 wickets. In the 36 overs of 10 innings, he gave away 323 runs at a quite high economy rate of 8.97 runs per over. His best bowling figures during his tenure was of 3/30.
10. Krishmar Santokie
The final bowler to make it to this list of highest wicket-takers is Krishmar Santokie. Santokie took 8 wickets in just 5 innings of the 2014 T20I World Cup. In his 19 overs, he gave away 129 runs at an economy rate of 6.84 runs per over. He registered the best bowling figures of 3/17 in this tournament.
