In this blog we will discuss about Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 World Cup International
With a 12.76 average, Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal now holds the record for the best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup. He has a 4/20 BBI. He played 39 matches with 146.5 overs between 2018 and 2022, getting 73 wickets while conceding 932 runs. He also has the most wickets ever in ODI and T20I cricket for Nepal.
Rashid Khan Arman from Afghanistan and Dinesh Magan Nakrani from Uganda have the second – and third-best bowling averages in the ICC T20 World Cup, with averages of 13.57 and 13.77, respectively.
| Player | Span | Mat | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4 | 5 |
| S Lamichhane (ICC/NEPAL) | 2018-2022 | 39 | 146.5 | 3 | 932 | 73 | 4/20 | 12.76 | 6.34 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 |
| DM Nakrani (UGA) | 2019-2022 | 33 | 112.2 | 3 | 665 | 49 | 6/7 | 13.57 | 5.91 | 13.7 | 1 | 2 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC) | 2015-2022 | 65 | 246.2 | 1 | 1529 | 111 | 5/3 | 13.77 | 6.20 | 13.3 | 4 | 2 |
| CW Perchard (JER) | 2019-2022 | 29 | 99.5 | 0 | 581 | 42 | 5/17 | 13.83 | 5.81 | 14.2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (INDIA) | 2017-2022 | 25 | 89.3 | 2 | 617 | 44 | 5/24 | 14.02 | 6.89 | 12.2 | 1 | 1 |
| PWH de Silva (SL) | 2019-2022 | 38 | 132.4 | 0 | 877 | 62 | 4/9 | 14.14 | 6.61 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 |
| BAW Mendis (SL) | 2008-2014 | 39 | 147.3 | 5 | 952 | 66 | 6/8 | 14.42 | 6.45 | 13.4 | 3 | 2 |
| Imran Tahir (SA/World) | 2013-2019 | 38 | 140.5 | 0 | 948 | 63 | 5/23 | 15.04 | 6.73 | 13.4 | 2 | 2 |
| JN Frylinck (NAM) | 2019-2022 | 35 | 116.0 | 0 | 768 | 51 | 6/24 | 15.05 | 6.62 | 13.6 | 1 | 1 |
| Iqbal Hussain (QAT) | 2019-2021 | 26 | 94.0 | 0 | 693 | 45 | 4/16 | 15.40 | 7.37 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 |
Sandeep Lamichhane – First Best Bowling Average in ICC T20
The Nepalese national cricket team is led by cricketer S Lamichhane, a leg spin bowler with a right arm. Lamichhane has served Twenty20 franchise teams all around the world. He is also Nepal’s all-time highest wicket-taker in both ODI and T20I.
S. Lamichhene’s early and personal life:
On August 2, 2000, Sandeep Lamichhane was born in Aruchaur, Syangja, Gandaki Province.
When he was younger, he looked up to Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne as cricket heroes.
S. Lamichhane’s Cricket Career:
Sandeep Lamichhane was discovered as a 14-year-old by then-Nepal coach Pubudu Dassanayake. He has continued to capitalise on good fortune at every opportunity that has come his way.
The catchy name spread throughout the IPL 2018 auctions as he became the first Nepali cricketer to play in the world’s most lucrative league. Delhi Daredevils franchise signed him for INR 2 million for the 11th edition of the league.
The 17-year-old was also a key Nepal squad member that competed in the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
He played for Western Suburbs of Sydney and gained experience in the domestic club cricket scene in Australia, where he was mentored by Clarke, Shane Warne, and several other legends.
Lamichhanne, a clever bowler far beyond his years with world-beating variations and disguises, is unquestionably one for the future.
S. Lamichhane’s Honors:
- NNIPA Best Youth Player of the Year: 2017
- NCCS-CPAN Cricketer of the Year: 2018
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2021
Dinesh Nakrani – Second Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
Dinesh Magan Nakrani has the second-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 13.57. From 2019 to 2022, he played 33 T20 international matches, bowling 112.2 overs and taking 49 wickets with three maidens over while conceding 665 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 6/7.
Dinesh Magan Nakrani is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the Uganda team. He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls medium-pace left-arm spin. He made his international debut for Uganda in 2018, having previously played in Indian domestic cricket for Saurashtra.
D.M Nakrani’s Career in India:
Nakrani was born on September 21, 1991, in Kutch, Gujarat, India. On March 31, 2014, he made his Twenty20 debut for Saurashtra against Maharashtra in India’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
D.M Nakrani’s Career in Uganda:
Nakrani moved to Uganda in 2016. He began playing tape ball cricket in local leagues soon after his arrival.
In July 2018, he was part of Uganda’s squad in the Eastern sub-region group for the 2018–19 ICC World Twenty20 Africa Qualifier tournament.
In September 2018, he was named to Uganda’s squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.
In November 2021, he was named in Uganda’s squad for the Regional Final of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Rwanda.
Rashid Khan – Third Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
Rashid Khan Arman has the third-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 13.77. From 2015 to 2022, he played 65 T20 international matches, bowling 246.2 overs and taking 111 wickets with one maiden over while conceding 1529 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 5/3.
Rashid Khan Arman is an Afghan cricketer and former national team captain. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm leg spin.
Rashid Khan’s Early life:
Rashid Khan was born on September 20, 1998, in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. Rashid grew up playing cricket with his brothers and idolised Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi, from whom he stylised his bowling action.
He also has a nickname as Afghanistan’s Afridi.
Rashid Khan’s Career:
On June 9, he took his second ODI five-wicket haul against the West Indies at Gros Islet, finishing with seven wickets for 18 runs. It was the fourth best ODI bowling figure in history and the first time an associate nation cricketer took seven wickets.
Following the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Rashid was appointed captain of the Afghanistan cricket team across all three formats. His first Test match as captain was against Bangladesh in September 2019.
Rashid Khan became the first bowler for Afghanistan to take a ten-wicket haul in Tests and was the first cricketer to score a fifty and take a ten-wicket haul in his debut match as captain in a Test match.
In December 2019, the Afghanistan Cricket Board reappointed Asghar Afghan as the national captain across all three formats.
Charles Perchard – Fourth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
CW Perchard has the fourth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 13.83. From 2019 to 2022, he played 29 T20 international matches, bowling 99.5 overs and taking 42 wickets while conceding 581 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 5/17.
About Charles Perchard:
Charles Walter Perchard was born on July 18, 1992. He is a Jersey international cricketer. “Chuggy” is his nickname.
He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler.
Charles Perchard’s career:
He participated in Division 4 of the 2014 ICC World Cricket League. He was chosen for the Jersey team for the 2016 ICC World Cricket League and the 2015 ICC World Twenty20.
Perchard was chosen to lead the Jersey T20I team in the regional final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier match in October 2021. Perchard was named the Channel Islands Sports Personality of the Year for 2021 after successfully guiding Jersey to victory in the regional qualifier.
Kuldeep Yadav – Fifth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
Kuldeep Yadav has the fifth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 14.02. From 2017 to 2022, he played 25 T20 international matches, bowling 89.3 overs and taking 44 wickets, with two maiden overs conceding 617 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 5/24.
About Kuldeep Yadav:
Kuldeep Yadav was born on December 14, 1994. Yadav was born and raised in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He is an Indian international cricketer who plays for India.
“I keep watching videos of Warne. His grip on the ball, length of deliveries and use of the crease are unbeatable. I try to learn from the footage. “
– Kuldeep Yadav, in an interview
Kuldeep Yadav’s career:
Yadav was named to the Indian cricket team for the October 2014 match against the West Indies.
Kuldeep jumped 20 to third in the MRF ICC T20I Bowlers Rankings after an impressive performance against Australia in the T20I series of India’s tour of Australia 2018/19.
On February 11, 2019, Yadav moved to the second position in the T20I Bowlers Rankings.
Wanindu Hasaranga – Sixth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
PWH de Silva has the sixth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 14.14. From 2019 to 2022, he played 38 T20 international matches, bowling 132.4 overs and taking 62 wickets while conceding 877 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 4/9.
About Hasaranga Wanindu:
On July 29, 1997, Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva was born. Wanindu Hasaranga is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer representing his country in all three game formats.
He’s an all-around player. Righthanded batsman with a leg break bowling style
Wanindu Hasaranga’s Career:
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva attended Richmond College in Galle, where he began his cricket career. In 2016, he represented Sri Lanka’s under-19 cricket team at Bangladesh’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
He was named to Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against New Zealand in August 2019. On September 1, 2019, he made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against New Zealand.
Ajantha Mendis – Seventh Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
BAW Mendis has the seventh-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 14.42. From 2008 to 2014, he played 39 T20 international matches, bowling 147.3 overs and taking 66 wickets, with five maiden overs while conceding 952 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 6/8.
Personal life of Ajantha Mendis:
Balapuwaduge Ajantha Winslow Mendis was born on March 11th, 1985.
He is a right-handed off-spin bowler as well as a right-handed batsman.
Ajantha Mendis’s Career:
Ajantha Mendis, also known as the “mystery spinner,” is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who played for the Sri Lankan national team in all three formats.
He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2019.
Imran Tahir – Eighth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
Imran Tahir has the eighth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 15.04. From 2013 to 2019, he played 38 T20 international matches, bowling 140.5 overs and taking 63 wickets while conceding 948 runs. His best innings bowling performance was 5/23.
Personal life of Imran Tahir:
Mohammad Imran Tahir was born on March 27, 1979. He is a Pakistani-born former South African international cricketer.
Imran Tahir’s career:
A right-handed batsman and a spin bowler who predominantly bowls googlies.
Tahir represented South Africa in all three forms of cricket but preferred Twenty20 International matches.
JAN Frylinck – Ninth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
JN Frylinck has the Ninth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 15.05. From 2019 to 2022, he played 35 T20 international matches, bowling 116 overs and taking 51 wickets while conceding 768 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 6/24.
Personal life of Jan Frylinck:
Jan Nicolaas Frylinck was born on April 6, 1994. He is a Namibian international cricketer of South African descent.
He bats left-handed and bowls left-arm medium-fast.
Jan Frylinck’ career:
In January 2018, he was named in Namibia’s squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament.
In August 2018, Frylinck was named in Namibia’s squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.
In March 2019, he was named as the vice-captain of Namibia’s squad for the 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament.
Iqbal Hussain – Tenth Best Bowling Average in ICC T20 International
Iqbal Hussain has the tenth-best bowling average in the ICC T20 World Cup, with a mark of 15.40. From 2019 to 2022, he played 26 T20 international matches, bowling 94 overs and taking 45 wickets while conceding 693 runs. His best innings bowling performance is 4/16.
Personal life of Iqbal Hussain:
Iqbal Hussain was born on January 14, 1989. He is a Qatari cricketer.
Iqbal Hussain’s career:
He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Qatar against Saudi Arabia on January 21, 2019 in the 2019 ACC Western Region T20 tournament.
He was the leading wicket-taker in the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier tournament, with twelve dismissals in four matches.
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