Top 3 Most Test Wickets for India in T20 World cup

Top three scorers for India in T20 World Cup

World Cup T20: The T20I format has always seemed to be dominated by strong batsmen from different parts of the world. Teams have always looked to their batsmen to win the game in literally any situation.

However, even in this fast-paced format of the game, bowlers have often made crucial contributions to their teams on a number of occasions, proving their importance to the team.

An incredible spell of first bowling, a good over in the middle of the innings or even a good last over to protect a small total is good enough for any team to suffocate the opposition and pull a win from defeat.

India is also blessed with a number of incredibly talented bowlers who have helped India achieve several wonderful victories in T20 Internationals over the years. It's time to take a look at the top three bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India in T20 World Cup matches so far.

India's former all-rounder Irfan Pathan is at the third position in this list of India's leading run-scorers in World T20 matches. He has an impressive strike rate of 16.10 in World Cup matches.

Known for his incredible swing and reasonably good pace, the left-arm pacer was one of the main architects of India's 2007 World T20 victory.

Pathan was also named the best bowler of the tournament and took an incredible 3/16 against Pakistan in Johannesburg.

2. Ravindra Jadeja (21 wickets)

Another Indian star, Ravindra Jadeja finds a second place in this list. Jadeja has taken a total of 21 wickets in the 22 World Cup matches in which he has bowled so far. Jadeja, who is a very orthodox left-arm spinner, is very consistent with his hard-line and length, making it difficult for batsmen to hit fours and sixes.

Their scoring ability also makes them an even bigger threat to the opposition. His all-time best bowling figure in a T20 World Cup match is 3/15 against Scotland.

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (26 wickets)

India's leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. The veteran has taken 26 wickets in the 18 World Cup matches he has bowled so far.

Despite being ruled out of India's limited overs between 2017 and 2020, the 35-year-old made a strong comeback and also managed to find a place in India's T20 World Cup squad to be played later this year.

His 11-wicket haul against Australia in the 2014 World Cup is his best bowling performance in a World Cup match.