They say batters win you matches while bowlers win you tournaments. The Indian cricket team is certainly aware of the bowlers’ importance after a stunning display from their hallowed trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in World Cup 2023, while also savouring first-hand rampage inflicted from their mercurial spinning duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.

Over the years, India has had some fine showdowns from their bowlers when it comes to bossing Australia in the shorter format of the game. As India gears up for another crucial T20I challenge with vengeance on the agenda, here are the top wicket-takers for the Men in Blue against the Australians.

1.    Jasprit Bumrah – 16 wickets

The current crop of Indian bowlers has always found a vanguard in Jasprit Bumrah and he has very rarely disappointed. He once again proved in the World Cup why he is one of India’s most valuable bowling assets. Against Australia in the shortest format of the game, Bumrah has clinched 16 wickets at a decent economy rate of 8.06 while registering best figures of 3/16.

2.    Ravichandran Ashwin – 10 wickets

The seasoned off-spinner has always been in the midst of wickets whenever it has come down to donning the Indian threads and particularly against Australia, he has proven to be a thorn in the flesh. From the nine games that he has played so far, he has claimed 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.43 with best figures of 4/11.

3.    Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 9 wickets

Bhuvi has been another dominant force for Team India against the mighty Aussies. Being in the third position of this prized list, Kumar has bagged nine scalps at an economy rate of 7.76 while chronicling numbers of 3/35 as his best figures against the Men in Yellow.