Top 5 bowlers with most T20I wickets in India vs Pakistan matches

Surprisingly, Hardik Pandya, with 15 wickets, has taken the most wickets in India vs Pakistan T20I matches so far. Here are the top five bowlers with the most T20I wickets in India vs Pakistan matches

Hardik Pandya has taken most wickets in India vs Pakistan T20I matches. Image | BCCI on X

Although T20I cricket is all about scoring runs and hitting boundaries, India vs Pakistan matches have mostly given the fans some low-scoring thrillers. With both teams having great bowlers in their armoury, the ball has done the most talking in India vs Pakistan T20I clashes. Here are the top five bowlers with the most T20I wickets in India vs Pakistan matches so far. The stat is accurate as of 27 September 2025.

5. Arshdeep Singh, Naseem Shah, Jasprit Bumrah | 7 wickets

India’s highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket, Arshdeep Singh, has shown his class in India vs Pakistan clashes as well. The left-arm pacer has taken 7 wickets in just 4 matches with an outstanding average of 17.57.

Moreover, Arshdeep has only gone for 7.85 runs per over as well against Pakistan.

Pakistan’s pacer Naseem Shah has also taken 7 wickets each in India vs Pakistan T20I matches. Naseem has taken those wickets in just 4 matches against India in T20Is.

Among them, Naseem has gone for 7.25 runs per over while Rauf has conceded 8.15 runs per over.

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also comes in the list with seven wickets in six matches against Pakistan in T20Is so far. Bumrah has an economoy rate of 6.77 while having a bowling average of 21.28.

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4. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) | 9 wickets

Pakistan's Haris Rauf, who is one of the fastest bowlers in world with a capability to bowl over 150kmph, has taken 9 wickets in India vs Pakistan T20I clashes so far.

Rauf has played 6 times against India in the shortest format and has an economy rate of 7.86 while is bowling average is 20.11.

3. Umar Gul (Pakistan) | 11 wickets

Umar Gul was a vital fast bowler for Pakistan in T20I matches against India during his career from 2007 to 2014.

In 6 matches and 6 innings, Gul bowled 21.3 overs and took 11 wickets at an average of 16.18. His best bowling figures in these matches are 4 for 37.

With an economy of 8.27 and a strike rate of 11.7, Gul was known for his pace and ability to take wickets at crucial moments in this high-stakes rivalry.

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2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) | 11 wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of India's leading bowlers against Pakistan in T20Is since his debut against them in 2012.

Over 7 matches and 7 innings, he delivered 26 overs, claiming 11 wickets with a best of 4/26. Kumar's bowling average of 17.18, with an economy rate of 7.26 and a strike rate of 14.1, makes him one of India’s best against Pakistan.

Known for his swing bowling and control, Kumar has been instrumental in restricting Pakistan’s batting line-up in these encounters.

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1. Hardik Pandya (India) | 15 wickets

This might come as a surprise to many, but Hardik Pandya leads the wicket tally in T20I matches between India and Pakistan.

Since 2016, Pandya has played 9 matches and bowled in 8 innings against Pakistan, picking up 5 wickets.

With an excellent bowling average of 14.6, an economy of 7.96, and a strike rate of 11 balls per wicket, Pandya’s ability to bowl incisive spells and pick wickets in crucial overs has been a key factor in India’s dominance against the neighbours.

In Asia Cup 2025, he has taken two wickets in 6 overs he bowled against Pakistan.

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