Bowlers from different nations have stood out in T20Is during the 2025 cricket season. Although T20I cricket is often known for big shots, quick pace of the game and huge scores, these six bowlers have shown that smart bowling can still keep the games in check and win a match. Consistency, discipline, and the ability to take wickets at crucial moments of the game have made these bowlers the top performers of this year in this format of the game. Bowlers from Pakistan to New Zealand, and from the West Indies to Zimbabwe, have played a major role in their teams' success. Below is a detailed description of the six leading wicket-takers in T20Is in 2025. Most T20I Wickets in 2025 (Full-Members) Players Teams Wickets Mohammad Nawaz Pakistan 36 Jacob Duffy New Zealand 35 Jason Holder West Indies 31 Brad Evans Zimbabwe 30 Richard Ngarava Zimbabwe 30 Rishad Hossain Bangladesh 30 Also Read | Star South African Player Skips IPL 2026 Auction, Chooses PSL Instead Mohammad Nawaz - Pakistan (36 wickets) Mohammad Nawaz has been the most successful T20I bowler in 2025 amongst full-member nations with 36 wickets ahead of his name. His left-arm spin has helped Pakistan control the middle overs and pick wickets at regular intervals. Nawaz has come up with match-winning spells against top teams like Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. He can bowl both in the powerplay and middle overs, making him one of the most dependable bowlers for Pakistan this year. Nawaz also keeps the run rate quite tight, which puts pressure on batters and results in wickets. With the 3-wicket haul in T20I Tri-Series Final against Sri Lanka on 29th November 2025, Nawaz jumped at the top spot in this list. Jacob Duffy - New Zealand (35 wickets) Jacob Duffy has been New Zealand's standout fast bowler in T20Is this season, known for his swing and accuracy, often taking early breakthroughs. His best spell came against Pakistan, where he picked up 4 wickets for just 14 runs. Duffy's control with the new ball and his willingness to bowl in tough overs have made him a key part of New Zealand's bowling attack in 2025. In 20 innings, Duffy has picked up a total of 35 wickets at a bowling strike rate of 12.1. Jason Holder - West Indies (31 wickets) Jason Holder remains one of the mainstays of the West Indies' fast bowling experience. For any type of surface, Holder's height and bounce can pose problems to all batters. He has taken significant wickets this year against Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. In 2025, Holder has bowled in 22 innings in which he bagged 31 wickets at a strike rate of 15.7. Holder's strength is his adaptability to bowl early in the innings, control the middle overs, and finish under pressure in the final overs. His all-round T20 skillset has kept him among the top wicket-takers of the year. Also Read | List of Records Rohit Sharma Can Break in India vs South Africa 1st ODI Brad Evans - Zimbabwe (30 wickets) Brad Evans has evolved to be one of Zimbabwe's most dependable T20 bowlers in 2025. Though he bowls medium pace, his accuracy and the way he reads the game make him very effective. In this list, Evans holds the best bowling strike rate (11.7). The all-rounder has bagged 30 T20I wickets in 2025 and those wickets came in just 17 matches, the least by any player in this list. Evans has done well against Associate teams like Uganda and Kenya, and he has also taken wickets against stronger sides like Afghanistan. His consistency and calm approach have been a reason for Zimbabwe getting some semblance of stability in their bowling unit. Richard Ngarava - Zimbabwe (30 wickets) Richard Ngarava has been one of the main contributors as Zimbabwe's lead fast bowler. As a left-arm pacer, he adds variety and can swing the ball well in the early overs. Key wickets have fallen to Ngarava against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Ireland. His spell of 4 against Sri Lanka was one of his stand-out performances of the year. With pace and control, Ngarava continues to be one of Zimbabwe's most trusted bowlers. In 22 T20I innings, Ngarava has scalped a total of 30 wickets and that too at a strike rate of 16.Rishad Hossain - Bangladesh (30 Wickets) Rishad Hossain - Bangladesh (30 Wickets) The leg-break googly bowling all-rounder from Bangladesh has been one of the linch-pins for the side in 2025. His accuracy and his ability to read the game and bowl accordingly makes him a premier bowler. In 2025, Rishad has bowled in 23 T20I innings in which he has picked up 30 wickets at a strike rate of 16.4. His best of 3/18 this year came against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.