Only two Bangladeshi bowlers have taken more than 100 wickets in T20I cricket. Bangladesh made their T20I debut in November 2006, but their growth in the shortest format has been slower compared to Tests and ODIs. This lag is reflected in their record: the team has yet to win an Asia Cup title and has never reached the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Despite these challenges, Bangladesh’s bowling has often been their strongest asset, helping them secure memorable victories against higher-ranked teams. Over the years, several bowlers have stood out in T20Is for their wicket-taking abilities. In this article, we highlight Bangladesh’s top five highest wicket-takers in the T20 international format.
Bangladesh’s T20I Wicket-Takers
Bangladeshi: Shoriful Islam – 58 wickets
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam ranks fifth among Bangladesh’s T20I wicket-takers. In 54 matches, he has claimed 58 wickets at an economy rate of 8.20. His best figures, 3/17, came against Pakistan in Mirpur in 2025.
Bangladeshi: Mahedi Hasan – 61 wickets
Spinner Mahedi Hasan is Bangladesh’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is. Since making his debut in 2018, he has played 66 matches, picking up 61 wickets at an average of 25.26. His best performance, 4/11, came against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2025.
Bangladeshi: Taskin Ahmed – 99 wickets
Pace bowler Taskin Ahmed, known for his swing and pace, has taken 99 wickets in 81 T20Is since his 2014 debut, maintaining an economy of 7.63. He has three four-wicket hauls, with his best figures of 4/16 against Ireland in Chattogram in 2023, achieved in just two overs as Bangladesh won by 22 runs (DLS method).
Shakib Al Hasan – 149 wickets
Shakib Al Hasan held the record for most T20I wickets by a Bangladeshi bowler until Mustafizur Rahman matched him in 2025. Retiring from T20Is in 2024, Shakib ended an 18-year career with 149 wickets in 129 matches at an economy of 6.81. He had two five-wicket hauls, with his best of 5/20 against the West Indies in Dhaka in 2018.
Bangladeshi: Mustafizur Rahman – 149 wickets
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman currently leads Bangladesh’s T20I wicket charts with 149 wickets in 117 matches. Known for his slower-ball variations and cutters, he has three four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls. His best figures, 6/10, came against the USA in Houston in 2024.
