T20i is always a batter dominant game but when the bowlers are on song they can show you how difficult to score runs even in this format. What if a team is two down or even three in very first over, it can change the scenario of the game. So grabbing a wicket early and putting the opposition in pressure is very important in a match. We are going to look at the Top Ten Bowlers with Most Wickets in First Over of T20i.
#10 Shaheen Shah Afridi - 8
Now days if you think about first over wicket then you will definitely think of Pakistan young gun Shaheen Shah Afridi. The way he is performing, especially in powerplays and first over he something to talk about. He is been attacking bowler and proving it right by his performances. He recently took 4 wickets in first over of T20 match played in Vitality Blast England. He has 8 wickets in his name and secured the tenth spot in the list. It's for sure he will jump up.as he hasn't played as much T20i matches yet.
#9 Mashrafe Mortaza - 8
Bangladesh all rounder and former captain Mashrafe Mortaza is also in the list and secured 9th position in the list with same number of wickets as Shaheen Shah Afridi. Bangladesh is still looking for a bowler like him to get them early breakthroughs and get the opposition on backfoot.
#8 KMDN Kulasekara - 8
Siri Lanka pace and swing bowler Kulasekara has 8 scalps in his first over of this shorter format. Bowler with alot of ability to move the ball around has been effective for the Lankans lions.
#7 Dale Steyn - 9
Talking about first over wickets, how can we forget the paceman from South Africa, Dale Steyn. Deadly and accurate bowlers has 9 wickets in his name in this format. Dale Steyn has always been aggressive and attacking bowler. He bamboozle the batsman by his pace and swing bowling. Though his bowling was not up to the mark at the end of his career but still he is one of the deadliest bowler international cricket has ever produced.
#6 Michell Starc - 9
Starc with his fas Yorkers in his opening spell is always treat to watch. He has pace and the angle he produces is fascinating especially to the right handed batsman. He has nine wickets to his name in very first over and secured sixth position in the list. Apart from this format he is deadly accurate in even longer formats whether it's a Test match or ODIs. If you like attacking bowler the Michell Starc is the one you'll pick.
#5 Tim Southee -10
Tim Southee one of the experienced and talented bowler from New Zealand has bagged ten wickets in his first over. New Zealand been exceptionally team and when players like Southee is in your team you will definitely sure to get early wickets.
#4 Angelo Mathews -11
Another Siri Lankan in the list this time a great all rounder which has suffered alot from injuries which has effected on his bowling but still has 11 wickets to his name in the first over of T20i. Angelo was the one of the key players of Siri Lanka playing eleven as he delivered with bat and bowl both.
#3 David Willey- 14
England left Arm fast bowler David Willey has bagged 14 wickets to his name in first over of T20i. With alot of short format experience he is an exceptional bowler for his team. He has secured third spot in this list.
#2 Bilal Khan - 16
Player from Oman with origin from Pakistan Bilal Khan is the second in the list. People might not recognise him as he belongs to an associate team. With not much highlight to his name Bilal Khan has 16 wickets in the first over. He was also highest wicket taker in international cricket in 2022.
#1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 18
Indian swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar tops the list with 18 wickets. Indian right arm medium bowlers is famous because of his early on swing bowling with new ball. He has made the batsman confuse by his in and out swings. The only thing he lacks is the pace. He doesn't generate enough pace but the results he is getting are good for the team and himself.
| 10 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | Mashrafe Mortaza | 8 |
| 08 | Kulasekara | 8 |
| 07 | Dale Steyn | 9 |
| 06 | Michelle Starc | 9 |
| 05 | Tim Southee | 10 |
| 04 | Angelo Mathews | 11 |
| 03 | David Willey | 14 |
| 02 | Bilal Khan | 16 |
| 01 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 18 |
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