In the T20 World Cup 2026, bowlers are as important as batters, and taking wickets is key in this fast-paced, exciting game.In the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Shadley van Schalkwyk has been in outstanding form, recording two four‑wicket hauls so far.
In the USA’s opening match against India, he took 4 wickets for 25 runs, putting the defending champions under pressure early in the game. He repeated the feat in another group match against Pakistan, again taking 4/25, although the USA lost that contest. In total, van Schalkwyk has taken 13 wickets in the tournament so far, making him the top wicket-taker at this stage.
Leading wicket takers at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
| Player | Wickets |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA) | 13 wickets |
| Michael Leask (Scotland) | 9 wickets |
| Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) | 8 wickets |
| Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) | 8 wickets |
| Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) | 7 wickets |
The group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is almost over, and 7 teams have already secured their spots in the Super 8s.Teams Qualified for the Super 8s:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Zimbabwe
- England
- West Indies
- New Zealand
- South Africa
The last Super 8 spot will go to either Pakistan or the USA, depending on the remaining group matches.
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