Discover the top 10 fast bowlers of the T20 World Cup 2024, each showcasing exceptional skills, speed, and accuracy. Their outstanding performances have significantly impacted their teams, making them key players in the tournament. Let’s celebrate these talented bowlers who excelled on the global stage!
10. Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood made a strong return to cricket after a four-month absence, taking 3 wickets in three matches. His best figures of 2/18 came against Namibia, helping Australia secure a win and qualify for the Super Eights.
9. Ruben Trumpelmann (Namibia)
The left-arm pacer began the T20 World Cup with an impressive 4-wicket haul against Oman. Known for his pace and swing, the young bowler has been a consistent performer for his team ever since.
8. Haris Rauf (Pakistan)
Haris Rauf, renowned as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, has been outstanding in the T20 World Cup. The 31-year-old has claimed 6 wickets in 3 matches, with his standout performance being 3/21 against India.
7. Saurabh Netravalkar (USA)
Saurabh Netravalkar, a former member of the Indian Under-19 setup, has been a key player for the USA team for several years. As the former captain, he has excelled in the T20 World Cup, taking 4 wickets in 3 matches. The 33-year-old notably recorded figures of 2/18 against both Pakistan and India, dismissing crucial batsmen like Mohammad Rizwan, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.
6. Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka)
In 2024, Nuwan Thushara has shone in T20Is, showcasing his skills as a right-arm pacer. He has claimed 5 wickets in the T20 World Cup, with his standout performance being 4/18 against Bangladesh, which nearly led his team to victory.
5. Alzarri Joseph (West Indies)
West Indies have showcased thrilling cricket in their home tournament, successfully advancing to the next stage. Young pacer Alzarri Joseph has been their standout bowler, leading the pack with 8 wickets. His impressive figures of 4/19 against New Zealand secured a vital 13-run victory, propelling the two-time World Cup winners onward.
4. Anrich Nortje (South Africa)
In the early stages of the T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa has been a formidable force, particularly in bowling, with Anrich Nortje at the helm. He began with a remarkable 4/7 against Sri Lanka, bowling them out for just 77 runs. Nortje followed up with figures of 2/19 against the Netherlands and 2/17 against Bangladesh, helping South Africa become the first team to qualify for the Super 8s.
3. Naseem Shah (Pakistan)
Despite Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup, Naseem Shah’s performance has been a bright spot. The young pacer took 5 wickets, consistently troubling top players. His standout spell of 3/21 against India was one of the tournament’s best performances for the Men in Green.
2. Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan)
Young Afghanistan left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has been exceptional in the T20 World Cup. The 23-year-old has taken 9 wickets while conceding only 26 runs across 2 matches. He opened his campaign with a stunning 5/9 against Uganda and followed it up by dismantling the Kiwi top order with figures of 4/17 in four overs.
1. Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the standout fast bowler in the early stages of the T20 World Cup 2024. With 5 wickets in 3 matches, his key performance came against Pakistan, where he defended a total of 120 by taking crucial wickets. He also recorded impressive figures of 2/6 against Ireland, although he went wicketless against the USA.