Top 5 wicket-takers in T20I history

#4 Umar Gul, Pakistan

England v Pakistan - 4th One Day International

Umar Gul is a fast bowling talent who emerged to be the spearhead of the Pakistan bowling attack in T20Is. Gul is known for his quick pace and toe-crushing yorkers. The right arm pacer made his T20I debut against Kenya in 2007. He has the best bowling figures in T20I cricket history which boast of 5/6 against New-Zealand. He achieved this feat in the 2009 T20 World cup hosted by England.

The Pakistani pacer has taken 85 wickets in 60 matches with an average of 16.96 which is better than the ones in top 5 wicket takers. Due to the arrival of young pacers and frequent injuries, Umar Gul was unable to stabilize his name in the squad. But his bowling performances earned him the respect of the cricket fans.

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#3 Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan

Pakistan v Sri Lanka - T20 International

Saeed Ajmal is a classic off-spinner from Pakistan. Due to his unreadable doosra and flight variations, he became a feared spinner in the shortest format of the game. He made his T20I debut against Australia in 2009.

The off-spinner has scalped 85 wickets in 64 matches with an average of 17.84. ICC banned him for some time for his suspicious bowling action but soon he made corrections in his action and, made his return to International cricket.