Most T20 Wickets For Australia

The Australian cricket team has come a long way in the shortest format of the game since their debut in 2005. Although T20 cricket is batters’ game nowadays still teams need quality bowlers to win games. Australia has been popular for producing some great fast bowlers over the years who can pull off victories from the mouths of their opponents often. In this article, we will contemplate the bowlers with the most T20 wickets for Australia. 

Adam Zampa 

Stylish leg spinner Adam Zampa has taken the most T20 wickets for Australia. The spin wizard made his debut in 2016 against South Africa. In 95 games so far, he has grabbed 117 wickets at a commendable economy of 7.16. He is also one of the third bowlers from Australia to take a fifer in T20Is, 5/19 against Bangladesh in the 2021 T20 World Cup. 

Mitchell Starc

The top three format bowler for Australia, Mitchell Starc features 2nd place on the elite list of most T20 wickets for Australia. From 2012 to 2022, the electrifying left-arm pacer appeared in 65 games and bagged 79 wickets at a healthy strike rate of 18.45. His ability to bowl wicket to wicket with variations makes him a threat to the opposition. 

Josh Hazlewood 

One of the best seamers of the modern era, Josh Hazlewood has claimed 67 scalps in 52 games, the 3rd most by any Australian. His wickets came at a fascinating strike rate of 17.70 and the premium fast bowler also bowled the most maidens (6) in the format for the Men in Yellow. 

Pat Cummins 

The leader who led Australia to the 2023 World Cup triumph, Pat Cummins secures the 4th place on the most T20 wickets for Australia tally. Having represented Australia in 57 outings, the rapid seamer has 66 wickets. The New South Wales veteran registered his best figures of 3/15 in 2011 against Pakistan in Dubai. 

List of Most T20 Wickets for Australia 

Player	Mat	Inn	Wickets	AVG	SR	Maidens	Best	4-Wickets
A Zampa	95	94	117	21.00	17.58	1	5/19	–
M Starc	65	63	79	23.81	18.45	2	4/20	1
J Hazlewood	52	52	67	22.10	17.70	7	4/12	4
P Cummins	57	57	66	23.57	19.00	4	3/15	–
A Agar	49	49	49	23.04	21.26	1	6/30	–
S Watson	58	49	48	24.72	19.37	2	4/15	1
A Tye	32	31	47	21.21	14.53	1	4/23	1
M Stoinis	74	48	45	24.24	16.66	–	4/13	1
G Maxwell	116	76	43	30.72	22.90	–	3/10	–
K Richardson	36	36	45	23.53	16.80	–	4/30	1
M Johnson	30	30	38	20.97	17.26	2	3/15	–