Five cricketers who took most wickets across formats in 2024

2024 has been quite an eventful year for cricket fans, with the T20 World Cup seeing some excellent games across the calendar and the Indian team winning the marquee event. There were several moments across the year that stood out for the fans. 

Furthermore, in the entirety of 2024, there have been many players who have stood apart from others. Apart from the greats and the in-form stars of the years, there were several bowlers who made huge impact for their sides in 2024, and in this list, we will take a look at the top five wicket-takers of 2024 in all formats combined.

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Here are the top 5 wicket-takers of 2024 in international cricket -

5. Shaheen Afridi (54 wickets)

Ace Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi has had an exceptional year in international cricket personally. Despite Pakistan not enjoying much success throughout the year, Shaheen Afridi has been very consistent for Pakistan throughout the year. It is worth noting that in 2024, Afridi has played a total of 32 innings and has taken 54 wickets.

His performances have seen him become the fifth highest wicket-taker of the year in international cricket. Ever since his debut for the Men in Green, Shaheen Afridi has established himself as one of the best pacers in international cricket, and with some excellent performances in his kitty, Afridi will be hoping for an even better 2025. It is worth noting that currently, after having played 165 matches throughout his career across formats, Afridi has 335 wickets to his name and shows promise of so much more.