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Top 5 bowlers with most wickets against Pakistan in T20Is [Source: @collab_monger/X.com]
While New Zealand and England bowlers dominate the all-time list for most wickets against Pakistan in T20Is, the recent Asia Cup Super Four clash on September 23 served as a potent reminder of another formidable foe, Wanindu Hasaranga. The Sri Lankan all-rounder may not have the volume of wickets compared to those who have faced Pakistan more frequently, but his record is arguably the most devastating.
In just six matches, Wanindu Hasaranga has snared 16 Pakistani wickets at a staggering average of 9.62 and an incredibly economical rate of 6.41 runs per over. If he continues to face Pakistan with similar regularity, it seems only a matter of time before Hasaranga catapults himself into the list of the best against Pakistan. Let's take a look at which names are on the list.
5) Jimmy Neesham – 20 wickets
New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham has been a consistent performer against Pakistan in T20 cricket. Across the span of 2014–2025, Neesham played 23 matches and bowled 42.1 overs, taking 20 wickets at an impressive average of 18.45. However, Neesham’s most memorable performance against Pakistan came in the 5th T20I at Wellington on March 26, 2025.
Pakistan batted first and were restricted to 128/9 in 20 overs, largely due to Neesham’s brilliant 5/22. He dismantled the middle order, dismissing Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Jahandad Khan, and Sufiyan Muqeem with a mix of pace, seam, and clever variations. New Zealand chased the target effortlessly, winning by 8 wickets with 60 balls remaining.
4) Adil Rashid – 22 wickets
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been a key wicket-taker against Pakistan in T20 cricket. From 2009 to 2024, he played 21 matches, bowled 73 overs, and claimed 22 wickets at an average of 25.77, with his best figures of 4/35.
Rashid’s standout performance came in the 3rd T20I at Manchester during Pakistan’s 2021 tour of England. Pakistan posted 154/6, with Rashid dismantling the top and middle order, removing Babar Azam, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, and Shadab Khan. His 4 overs for 35 runs and 4 crucial wickets helped England chase down the target, with Jason Roy scoring a blazing 64 off 36 balls. England clinched victory by 3 wickets.
3) Adam Milne – 26 wickets
New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has been a consistent wicket-taker against Pakistan in T20 cricket. Between 2010 and 2024, he played 17 matches, bowled 58.5 overs, and claimed 26 wickets at an average of 20.61, with his best figures of 4/33.
Milne’s standout performance came in the 2nd T20I at Hamilton during Pakistan’s 2024 tour of New Zealand. Pakistan posted 173 chasing 195, and Milne dismantled the middle order with crucial strikes, dismissing Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Usama Mir. His 4 wickets for 33 runs played a decisive role in restricting Pakistan, helping New Zealand secure a 21-run victory in a high-pressure encounter.
2) Ish Sodhi – 29 wickets
New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been a key wicket-taker against Pakistan in T20 cricket. From 2016 to 2025, he played 33 matches, bowled 105.4 overs, and picked up 29 wickets at an average of 29.27, with best figures of 2/17.
Sodhi delivered a match-winning spell in the 2nd T20I at Dunedin during Pakistan’s 2025 tour of New Zealand. In a rain-reduced 15-over match, he claimed the wickets of Irfan Khan and Khushdil Shah, conceding just 17 runs in 2 overs. His tight leg-spin helped restrict Pakistan to 135/9, setting up a 5-wicket victory for New Zealand in 13.1 overs, with Tim Seifert scoring a rapid 45.
1) Tim Southee – 38 wickets
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has been a prolific bowler against Pakistan in T20 cricket. From 2009 to 2024, he played 23 matches, bowled 90.4 overs, and took 38 wickets at an impressive average of 17.05, with best figures of 5/18.
Southee delivered a sensational performance in the 1st T20I at Auckland during Pakistan’s 2010 tour of New Zealand. He claimed a hat-trick, dismissing Younis Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, and Umar Akmal, finishing with figures of 5/18 in 4 overs. His fiery bowling restricted Pakistan to 143/9, paving the way for New Zealand to chase down 144 with 5 wickets in hand, led by Martin Guptill’s explosive 54 off 29 balls.
