Best Bowling Figures in ICC World T20 2014

The ICC world T20 2014 in Bangladesh is a different one, different in terms of the balance. In the history of T20 cricket it has seen batsmen rule the game, hit big shots even on the best of the deliveries and it is tough for the bowlers to get away. This World T20 has seen quite a few bowlers better their records and get their best bowling figures in T20 cricket. The conditions and the pitch of course have played the helping hand but the bowlers have made a mark for sure. The league stages are almost done and the Knock outs are to begin, let’s take a look at the Best Bowling Figures in ICC World T20 2014. 1.Ahsan Malik (Netherlands) Ahsan Malik the right-hand medium fast bowler from Netherlands Ahsan Malik the right-hand medium fast bowler from Netherlands has been the pick of all the bowlers in this world T20. Ahsan has played 15 T20I matches and has picked 26 wickets, which is excellent considering the format and team he plays for. Though not with much of International cricket exposure playing against a very tough opponent South Africa he was at his best and returned with bowling figures of 4 over’s 19 runs and took 5 wickets. Over’s Runs Wickets Economy 4 19 5 4.75 2.Ravichandran Ashwin (India) Ashwin has won 2 Man of the Match awards so far Ashwin India’s leading spin bowler has played his role quite well in this T20 world cup. Bowling in power plays and pressure situations he has been able to tie up the batsmen and deliver. Innovating his action and variation every now and then Ashwin has been the difference, picking important wickets is his hobby. Against Australia he spun the web perfectly and was at his best taking 4 wickets for just 11 runs in 3.2 over’s and played an important role in knocking out Ausies. Ashwin has won 2 Man of the Match awards so far. Over’s Runs Wickets Economy 3.2 11 4 3.30 3.Samuel Badree (West Indies) Badree the West Indian spinner who has on most occasions been over shadowed by the presence and performance of Sunil Narine. Badree in the T20 World cup seems to have enjoyed bowling on wickets that assist. In the match against home team Bangladesh he bowled particularly well and ripped apart the opposition. He took 4 wickets for 15 runs in his 4 overs. Over’s Runs Wickets Economy 4 15 4 3.75 4.Dale Steyn (South Africa) Steyn known to be the best fast bowler in world cricket at the moment Dale Styen known to be the best fast bowler in world cricket at the moment, Steyn has done his reputation no harm. Playing on wickets and conditions favoring spinners and batsmen he has bowled exceptionally well. In the match against New Zealand he was at his best breathing fire the Steyn gun fired and the opposition had no answers. He took 4 wickets in his 4 over’s spending 17 runs. Over’s Runs Wickets Economy 4 17 4 4.25 5.Imran Tahir (South Africa) Tahir the Protean leggie just knows how to spin the opponent out Tahir the Protean leggie just knows how to spin the opponent out. Though nurtured in a country where sin bowling is not renown he learnt the art of leg spin and it can be seen in his beautiful bowling. In the game against Netherland which was getting closer and pressure was on South Africa he delivered. 4 wickets for 21 runs in 4 over’s is a match winning figure in a T20 game. Over’s Runs Wickets Economy 4 21 4 5.25 These are the best five bowlers so far in the journey of the World T20 2014. More would follow as the bowlers now look to have adapted to the conditions and adjusted the line and length perfectly to beat the batsmen in a game known for their glory. *All stats updated till 27th December 2014.

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