IND vs PAK: Most wickets in World Cup T20I encounters

The India-Pakistan rivalry is all set to back in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 stages at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23. The rivalry has produced heroes over the years as it cannot get a better occasion to get among the wicket’s column than an India-Pakistan game. Here are the top wicket-takers in the India-Pakistan games in T20 World Cups.

Umar Gul

Umar Gul was the enforcer in the bowling attack for Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup and he was made for the bigger stages. The right-arm quick picked up 3 for 28 in the finals of the maiden edition against India and did manage just one more wicket after that. Overall, in four games from 2007 to 2014, Gul picked up four wickets and has the third-most number of wickets in India-Pakistan games in T20 World Cups.

Mohammad Asif

Mohammad Asif was always among the wickets against India and his splendid performance in the Group fixtures in the 2007 T20 World Cup will be etched in the memories always. The right-arm seamer picked up 4 for 18 in his four-over spell while he also picked up 1 for 25 in the final of the edition. Overall, Asif has taken five wickets in two India-Pakistan games at an impressive average of 8.60.

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan has taken the most wickets in India-Pakistan games in T20 World Cups with six wickets to his name in the three outings. The left-arm seamer had a brilliant run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and proved to be a game-changer in the side. His 3 for 16 in the final of the maiden edition won him the player of the match award and he has enjoyed bowling against Pakistan.