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The shortest format of the game is all about scoring maximum runs on the minimum number of balls, and the bowler’s main job is to restrict batters from scoring more runs. The best way to restrict batters from scoring a big run is to get the batter out. There are several statistics that are considered to compare bowlers all around the world and know their effectiveness; among those statistical data used often is bowling averages.
The bowling average is the number of runs conceded per wicket taken. A lower bowling average is considered a better bowling performance. In the T20 World Cup, the best batters and best bowlers are participating from all over the world, and for the bowlers taking wickets on the biggest stage is already a big achievement, and with the best average, it will help their team performance more. The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is already under way, and the teams are fighting for the trophy.
Continuing our article series about the T20 World Cup, in this particular article we will know about the top bowler who has the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup. We will also know which bowlers have the best bowling average on the T20 World Cup list. Notably, bowlers who took at least 10 wickets and bowled at least 10 overs in the T20 World Cup are considered in this list.
Best Bowling Averages in The T20 World Cup
| Bowler | M | O | W | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southee | 3 | 12.0 | 7 | 5.14 |
| Boult | 4 | 16.0 | 9 | 6.56 |
| Gulbadin | 8 | 9.0 | 7 | 6.71 |
| N Thushara | 3 | 10.4 | 8 | 7.50 |
| Dipendra Singh | 3 | 9.3 | 6 | 8.17 |
| Bumrah | 8 | 29.4 | 15 | 8.27 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 16.0 | 7 | 9.14 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 8 | 25.2 | 17 | 9.41 |
| Mehran Khan | 4 | 8.0 | 6 | 10.17 |
| Amir | 4 | 16.0 | 7 | 10.29 |
Last updated on 10 June 2024*
Afghanistan left-arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup among the bowlers who took a minimum 10 wickets and at least bowled 10 overs in the T20 World Cup. Farooqi, who played five matches in the T20 World Cup, took 12 wickets with an outstanding bowling average of 8.41. Farooqi has already dismissed nine batters in the two matches at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The second-best bowling average in the T20 World Cup is 8.61. South African right-arm fast bowler Anrich Nortje took 28 wickets in 13 matches with a tremendous bowling average of 8.60. Another South African bowler on the list, number three in the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup list is Charl Langeveldt. Former Proteus played 4 matches at the T20 World Cup and took 16 wickets with a superb bowling average of 9.45.
English all-rounder and Player of the Tournament of the T20 World Cup 2022, Sam Curran has the 4th best bowling average in the T20 World Cup. Curran, who played six matches in the T20 World Cup, dismissed 13 batters, and his bowling average in the T20 World Cup is 11.38. The current captain of the Sri Lankan T20 World Cup team, Wanindu Hasaranga, took 35 wickets in 18 T20 World Cup matches. Hasaranga bowled in those games with an average of 11.68 in the T20 World Cup, which is 5th best in the T20 World Cup.
Imran Tahir has the 6th best bowling average in the T20 World Cup. The former Protus leg spinner played nine matches in the T20 World Cup and registered 18 dismissals. Tahir has a bowling average of 11.88 in the T20 World Cup. Stuart Calrk is a former Australian bowler who took 12 wickets in six matches at the T20 World Cup. Stuart Clark’s bowling average in the T20 World Cup is 12.00, and he is in 7th place on the list of the best bowling averages at the T20 World Cup. West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is in 8th place on the best average in the T20 World Cup list. Joseph’s bowling average in the T20 World Cup was 12.30 and he registered 10 wickets in 5 matches.
Adam Zampa, with a bowling average of 13.25 in the T20 World Cup, is currently at no. 9 in the best bowling averages on the T20 World Cup list. The Australian leg spinner in 16 matches at the T20 World Cup took 26 wickets. The number 10 bowler on the best bowling averages list at the T20 World Cup is former Indian left-arm pace bowler RP Singh. RP Singh dismissed 14 batters in nine T20 World Cup matches, and he has a bowling average of 13.28 in the T20 World Cup.
FAQs
1 ) Which bowler has the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup?(minimum 10 wickets)
Ans. Among all the bowlers who took a minimum 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup, Fazalhaq Farooqi has the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup which is 8.41.
2 ) Which bowler has the second-best bowling average in the T20 World Cup? (minimum 10 wickets)
Ans. Among all the bowlers who took a minimum 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup, Anrich Nortje has the second-best bowling average in the T20 World Cup which is 8.60.
3 ) Which Indian bowler has the best bowling average in the T20 World Cup? (minimum 10 wickets)
Ans. Among all Indian bowlers who took a minimum 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup, RP Singh has a bowling average of 13.28 in the T20 World Cup, which is the best by any bowler in the T20 World Cup.
4 ) Who has the best bowling average in the T20I’s?(minimum 50 wickets)
Ans. Among all the bowlers who took a minimum 50 wickets in the T20I’s, Alpesh Ramjani, playing for Uganda, has the best bowling average in the T20I’s which is 9.29.
5 ) Which Indian bowler has the best bowling average in the T20I’s?(minimum 50 wickets)
Ans. Among all Indian bowlers who took a minimum 50 wickets in the T20I’s, Kuldeep Yadav has the best bowling average in the T20I’s which is 14.10.
