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best economy rate in t20 world cup

Brad Currie holds the record for the best economy rate in T20 World Cup, conceding just 16 in 4 overs. Following him, the second-best economy rate was achieved by Praveen Kumar conceding 17 in 4 overs, and the third-best economy rate was recorded by Sandeep Lamichhane conceding 35 in 8 overs. This exceptional performance demonstrates remarkable control, consistency, and the ability to restrict the opposition's scoring on cricket's biggest T20 stage. Below, we have highlighted some of the most economical bowling performances in T20 World Cup history, showcasing bowlers who have combined skill and strategy to dominate their opponents.

Updated 6th February 2026

Best Economy Ratein T20 World Cup History

PLAYERECONMATINNSOVERSRUNSWKTSAVG
Lameck Onyango
15.25114610
Ziaur Rahman
13.82555.376176.00
Bilawal Bhatti
13.2522453317.67
Nehemiah Odhiambo
1322565165.00
Glenn Rogers
13114520
Jimmy Kamande
1222448316.00
Rory Kleinveldt
1211448224.00
Kane Richardson
1211448148.00
Fareed Ahmad
1222448148.00
Luke Jongwe
11.844559229.50
Chris Tremlett
11.2511445222.50
Calum MacLeod
11.1712126670
Fawad Alam
1166444222.00
Dougie Brown
11114440
Paul Collingwood
10.9171710109336.33
Romario Shepherd
10.94410109254.50
Munis Ansari
10.8822887329.00
Chris Mpofu
10.86227760
Gordon Drummond
10.8322665232.50
Fionn Hand
10.833554154.00
Ben Shikongo
10.7555886328.67
Peter Ongondo
10.71227750
Shardul Thakur
10.67224.3480
Rubel Hossain
10.44338.287187.00
Jade Dernbach
10.297723.2240734.29
Tatenda Taibu
10.25444410
Thilan Thushara
10.2511441220.50
Chanaka Welegedara
10.1722661161.00
Ahmed Raza
10.13335.254154.00
Jeetan Patel
10.1226.569234.50
Jasdeep Singh
10.0844121211121.00
Rohit Sharma
1044445500
Farveez Maharoof
1022550150.00
Hamilton Masakadza
101212440140.00
Ryan Watson
1033440220.00
Craig Wright
9.822549412.25
Michael Swart
9.8771098249.00
Andrew Symonds
9.726611.51151115.00
Damien Ravu
9.7122768234.00
Chris Sole
9.7331097248.50
Farhad Reza
9.6766987243.50
Shadley van Schalkwyk
9.664410.41030
Ryan ten Doeschate
9.6333877325.67
Brian Vitori
9.6225480
Max Sorensen
9.6446.464232.00
Ryan Burl
9.6775480
Mohammad Sami
9.5766212011020.10
Joginder Sharma
9.524414.3138434.50
Kieron Pollard
9.51222225.2241734.43
Dinesh Nakrani
9.544657157.00
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How We Track This Record

Our T20I statistics are compiled from official match data provided by cricket boards and the ICC. We update our records database after every completed T20 International match, typically within 24 hours of the match conclusion.

FAQs

Who holds the record for the best economy rate in T20 World Cup history?
Brad Currie holds the record, followed by Praveen Kumar and Sandeep Lamichhane.
What are the top three best economy rates in T20 World Cup history?
The top three economy rates are 4, 4.25, and 4.38.