West Indies' Wicket Kings: 5 T20I Bowlers Who Dominated Batters With Most Scalps

Akshita Patel

Most T20I Wickets for West Indies [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Most T20I Wickets for West Indies [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

The West Indies have always been renowned for creating some of the most explosive cricketers in the format of T20 cricket. While big-hitting batsmen like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard get all the limelight, the Caribbean also produced some match-winning bowlers who have performed well on the international platform.

Here we will have a look at the top five West Indies wicket-takers in T20 Internationals, the players who have performed under pressure and assisted their side in winning hard-fought games.

5. Alzarri Joseph – 62 Wickets

5. Alzarri Joseph – 62 Wickets [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]5. Alzarri Joseph – 62 Wickets [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

At number 5, we have Alzarri Joseph, a fiery fast bowler with raw pace and aggression. He has picked up 62 wickets in 45 T20Is and continues to grow with every match. Joseph’s ability to hit hard lengths and bowl at over 140 kmph makes him a constant threat to batters. With a five-wicket-haul also in his tally, he has been especially effective against top-order batters and is seen as the future of the West Indies’ pace attack.

4. Romario Shepherd – 64 Wickets

4. Romario Shepherd – 64 Wickets [Source: @RcbianOfficial/X.com]4. Romario Shepherd – 64 Wickets [Source: @RcbianOfficial/X.com]

With his aggressive pace and lower-order hitting, Romario Shepherd has emerged as a strong force in T20Is. With 64 wickets in 62 games, he has proven to be a match-winner, especially in the death overs. His short ball bowling and ability to pick important wickets at crucial times have made him an asset. Shepherd is also known for his all-round skills, making him one of the rising stars in Caribbean cricket.

3. Akeal Hosein – 72 Wickets

3. Akeal Hosein – 72 Wickets [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]3. Akeal Hosein – 72 Wickets [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

With tight economy, Akeal Hosein has quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the West Indies’ most dependable spinners in T20Is. With 72 wickets to his name in 77 T20Is, Akeal has become the go-to bowler in the middle overs. His left-arm orthodox spin has often tied down batters and helped the West Indies control the game. Hosein also has a fifer (5/11) and an economy of 7.25.

2. Dwayne Bravo – 78 Wickets

2. Dwayne Bravo – 78 Wickets [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]2. Dwayne Bravo – 78 Wickets [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]

The great Dwayne Bravo is second on 78 wickets in 91 T20Is. Bravo, a key member of the 2012 and 2016-winning West Indies T20 World Cup teams, brought flair and variety to the bowling attack. With his slower deliveries and laser-guided yorkers, Bravo's league experience around the globe enabled him to outfox batters. Although he retired in 2021, his legacy in West Indies cricket continues to be humongous.

1. Jason Holder – 81 Wickets

1. Jason Holder – 81 Wickets [Source: @CricKaushik_/X.com]1. Jason Holder – 81 Wickets [Source: @CricKaushik_/X.com]

Jason Holder, the former West Indies captain, tops the chart with 81 wickets in T20 Internationals. With his height and knack to bowl at any point of the innings, Holder has emerged as a consistent wicket-taker for the Windies. Whether it's powerplay or death overs, he has performed consistently with his line and length. Not only bowling, Holder is also a useful lower-order batsman, so he is a complete T20 package.