The West Indies had an exciting journey in the T20 World Cup 2024, being able to showcase their talent and resilience despite elimination in the Super Eight round. In the last match, they lost narrowly to South Africa by three wickets by DLS method, advancing to the semifinals.
Despite ups and downs in their play during the championship, various bowlers from the West Indies shone brightly as they made considerable contributions to their teams’ efforts. The following are the top 5 West Indies bowlers who picked most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024:
West Indies bowlers who picked most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024
Let’s begin:
Alzarri Joseph
An impressive performer in the 2024 T20 World Cup was Alzarri Joseph who sits at the top of the list of West Indies bowlers who picked most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024. In this tournament, Joseph participated in all seven matches and he bowled 147 deliveries (24.3 overs) in total thereby taking 13 wickets so far which is the highest number so far by any bowler from his country. Never was it that he bowled better than when New Zealand had the sticks; this time turning out 4/19 against them.
His overall average stands at 13.61 and a strike rate of 11.30, indicating his ability to take wickets regularly. Despite his economy rate of 7.22 is slightly on the higher side, his knack for breakthroughs was invaluable for the West Indies.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell bowled a total of 121 balls, which added up to 20.1 overs and managed to hit 11 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. In his seven matches, he didn’t allow any loose ends at any point. During his performance against the USA, he showed his best figures on 3/31. If we look at not just his bowling parameters (average of 12.81) but also his strike rate (11), it seems he did something special.
Russell proved to be a key asset in restricting the opposition’s run flow. His strike rate of 11.00 further demonstrated his ability to deliver breakthroughs at regular intervals, making him a critical component of the West Indies’ bowling strategy.
Akeal Hosein
The West Indies bowling unit was crucially assisted by the left-arm spin of Akeal Hosein. Hosein bowled 150 balls (25 overs) and captured nine wickets in seven games. His best bowling figures were 5/11 and an economy rate of 5.64 along with an average of 15.66 show his remarkable control over the ball.
Thus, although Hosein is not as expensive as most other bowlers his strike rate is only 16.66 which compensates his capability to contain the opposition and hence ensures he remains a dependable choice for WI.
Gudakesh Motie
In the tournament, Gudakesh Motie showed consistently superb performances as he made his bowling impact in the whole tournament. In the course of seven matches, he bowled 21 overs taking the wicket of eight players as he used 126 balls for spinning.
According to the stats his economy rate equalled 7.09 while his bowling average was 18.62 so he had little trouble applying pressure on teams. However, in one excellent performance, he showed why he is considered as someone who can unsettle any opening pair by bagging a three-wicket haul against New Zealand for 25 runs.
Roston Chase
Roston Chase, the more famous of the two as a batsman, also chipped in significantly as a bowler. In six games, Chase bowled 90 balls (15 overs) and got him 7 scalps, the best of them a 3/12 spell. Noteworthy were his strike rate of 11.42 and economy rate of 5.33; highs that illustrate how good he was at both – taking wickets while stifling opponents’ scoring rates.
Chase’s strike rate of 12.85 highlighted his effectiveness in breaking partnerships and providing key breakthroughs for the team.
Despite their eventual exit in the Super Eight round, these bowlers were instrumental in the West Indies’ campaign, showcasing their skills and determination throughout the tournament. Their performances not only kept the team competitive but also provided moments of brilliance that will be remembered by fans and analysts alike.
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