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Best bowling figures in a T20I match. 6 wickets for 7 runs, Deepak Chahar
During a match against Bangladesh in Nov, 2019, Deepak Chahar ended the match with the figures of 6-7. This is the best bowling figures in a T20I match. He surpassed Sri Lanka’s Ajantha Mendis’s record of 6 for 8.
In this match Deepak Chahar also became the first Indian to take a hat-trick in the shortest format of the game. Deepak Chahar is the first Indian to take a hat-trick in T20Is.
Best bowling figures in a T20I match (Test Playing Nations)
Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
Deepak Chahar | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 2.1 | India | Bangladesh | Nagpur | 10-Nov-19 |
BAW Mendis | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Zimbabwe | Hambantota | 18-Sep-12 |
BAW Mendis | 4 | 16 | 6 | 4 | Sri Lanka | Australia | Pallekele | 08-Aug-11 |
OC McCoy | 4 | 17 | 6 | 4.25 | West Indies | India | Basseterre | 01-Aug-22 |
YS Chahal | 4 | 25 | 6 | 6.25 | India | England | Bengaluru | 01-Feb-17 |
AC Agar | 4 | 30 | 6 | 7.5 | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | 03-Mar-21 |
Deepak Chahar, swing master holds the record of best bowling figures in a T20I match
Deepak Chahar is a professional Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler for the Indian national team and the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2018 and has quickly established himself as a reliable bowler for the team.
One of Chahar’s most notable performances came during the 2018 Asia Cup, where he bowled a spell of 3.2-0-7-6 against Bangladesh. He also played an instrumental role in India’s T20I victory against Bangladesh in November 2019, where he took six wickets in the match, including a hat-trick in the match. He was declared as Player of the Match in this match.
Overall, Deepak Chahar has established himself as a vital member of the Indian cricket team and a consistent performer in the IPL. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and at the death makes him a valuable asset to the team. With his current form, Chahar is expected to continue to play a key role in the Indian cricket team’s future performances.
FAQs
Who holds the record for the best bowling figures in T20Is?
The record for the best bowling figures in T20Is is held by Deepak Chahar of India, who took 6 wickets for 7 runs against Bangladesh in November 2019.
Who is the second best bowler in T20Is?
The second best bowling figures in T20Is are held by Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka, who took 6 wickets for 8 runs against Zimbabwe in August 2012.
Who holds the record for the most wickets in T20Is?
The record for the most wickets in T20Is is held by Tim Southee of New Zealand, who took 134 wickets in 107 matches.
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