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The year 2024 delivered some stellar bowling performances across all formats of cricket. These bowlers not only dominated their respective disciplines but also played pivotal roles in their teams’ successes, including major ICC tournaments. Let’s dive into the stats and achievements of the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets across formats in 2024.
5. Matt Henry – 59 Wickets
- Matches Played: 16
- Innings Bowled: 25
- Total Wickets: 59
- Best Bowling (Innings): 6/40
- Test Wickets: 48
- T20I Wickets: 11
Matt Henry’s consistent performances in Tests and T20Is made him one of the standout bowlers of the year. His three five-wicket hauls in Tests were instrumental in New Zealand’s historic series victory in India.
4. Alzarri Joseph – 63 Wickets
- Matches Played: 35
- Innings Bowled: 37
- Total Wickets: 63
- Best Bowling (Innings): 5/21
- Test Wickets: 26
- ODI Wickets: 15
- T20I Wickets: 22
Alzarri Joseph showcased his versatility across formats, excelling in both red-ball and white-ball cricket. His fiery spells with the new ball made him a crucial part of the West Indies bowling attack.
3. Taskin Ahmed – 63 Wickets
- Matches Played: 30
- Innings Bowled: 34
- Total Wickets: 63
- Best Bowling (Innings): 5/28
- Test Wickets: 19
- ODI Wickets: 14
- T20I Wickets: 30
Taskin Ahmed’s dominance in T20Is, particularly during the T20 World Cup, earned him accolades as one of the most effective bowlers in the shortest format. His all-round bowling brilliance was a major factor in Bangladesh’s successes.
2. Wanindu Hasaranga – 64 Wickets
- Matches Played: 30
- Innings Bowled: 33
- Total Wickets: 64
- Best Bowling (Innings): 5/24
- ODI Wickets: 26
- T20I Wickets: 38
The Sri Lankan spinner cemented his place as one of the finest white-ball bowlers in 2024. Hasaranga’s mastery in T20Is, coupled with his reliability in ODIs, made him an invaluable asset to Sri Lanka.
1. Jasprit Bumrah – 86 Wickets
- Matches Played: 21
- Innings Bowled: 23
- Total Wickets: 86
- Best Bowling (Innings): 7/35
- Test Wickets: 71
- T20I Wickets: 15
India’s pace maestro dominated 2024 like no other bowler. With exceptional performances in Tests and his heroics in the T20 World Cup, Bumrah finished the year as the leading wicket-taker by a significant margin. His Player of the Tournament performance in the T20 World Cup was the highlight of his career-best year.
Table: Most Wickets Across Formats in 2024
| Rank | Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling (Innings) | Test Wickets | ODI Wickets | T20I Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | 21 | 23 | 86 | 7/35 | 71 | – | 15 |
| 2 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 30 | 33 | 64 | 5/24 | – | 26 | 38 |
| 3 | Taskin Ahmed | 30 | 34 | 63 | 5/28 | 19 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Alzarri Joseph | 35 | 37 | 63 | 5/21 | 26 | 15 | 22 |
| 5 | Matt Henry | 16 | 25 | 59 | 6/40 | 48 | – | 11 |
These bowlers’ remarkable performances have set the benchmark for 2025, and their contributions will be remembered as some of the finest in cricketing history.
