United States’ Shadley Van Schalkwyk (AP Photo)
In the T20 World Cup 2026, bowlers are as important as batters, and taking wickets is key in this fast-paced, exciting game.In the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Shadley van Schalkwyk has been in outstanding form, recording two four‑wicket hauls so far.
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In the USA’s opening match against India, he took 4 wickets for 25 runs, putting the defending champions under pressure early in the game. He repeated the feat in another group match against Pakistan, again taking 4/25, although the USA lost that contest. In total, van Schalkwyk has taken 13 wickets in the tournament so far, making him the top wicket-taker at this stage.
Leading wicket takers at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
| Player | Wickets |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA) | 13 wickets |
| Michael Leask (Scotland) | 9 wickets |
| Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) | 8 wickets |
| Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) | 8 wickets |
| Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) | 7 wickets |
The group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is almost over, and 7 teams have already secured their spots in the Super 8s.Teams Qualified for the Super 8s:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Zimbabwe
- England
- West Indies
- New Zealand
- South Africa
The last Super 8 spot will go to either Pakistan or the USA, depending on the remaining group matches.
