Most economical spells in T20 World Cup history

Bowlers are not favoured in the T20 format. Most of the time, the batters are served with flat pitches where even a missed shot can go for a maximum. However, bowlers have occasionally prevailed, particularly when the pitch provides some assistance, and the conditions are favourable. In this article, we will talk about the top three most economical spells bowled in the history of the T20 World Cup.

3. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in 2014 (Mahmudullah 1/8 in four overs)

Team Bangladesh were taking on Afghanistan in the opening encounter of the T20 World Cup 2014 and completed a thumping victory over them. Shakib Al Hasan was adjudged player of the match after returning with three wickets in just 3.1 overs, Mahmudullah bowled his four-over quota and gave away only eight runs and took one wicket. Bangladesh won the game easily by nine wickets.

2. Sri Lanka vs UAE in 2022 (Wanindu Hasaranga 3/8 in four overs)

The Asia Cup champions completed a thumping victory over UAE in the First-Round matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Opener Pathum Nissanka compiled a responsible 74 to help Sri Lanka post 152-8 after a hat-trick from spinner Karthik Meiyappan. However, pacer Dushmantha Chameera gave an excellent start to his team by grabbing some early wickets. With his leg spin, Wanindu Hasaranga also had a significant impact for Sri Lanka, taking three wickets for just eight runs.

1. Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe in 2012 (Ajantha Mendis 6/8 in four overs)

Sri Lanka completed a thumping victory over Zimbabwe by 82 runs in the opening match of the 2012 T20 World Cup. Mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis broke his own T20 record after scalping six wickets for just eight runs. Sri Lanka recovered from a slow start and posted 182 runs. In reply, they bundled out Zimbabwe for just 100 runs in 17.3 overs.