Ten overs. That’s all you get in T10 cricket. Bowlers have no room to hide, and almost no time to build pressure. Every wicket costs something.
That makes the list of bowlers with most wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 League history genuinely impressive.
These are players who came back season after season, found ways to take wickets against hard-hitting batters, and kept their economy rates respectable in the toughest format in the game.
The Abu Dhabi T10 League started in December 2017.
It’s run by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and features eight franchise teams from across the UAE.
Since then, it has attracted some of the biggest names in global T20 cricket.
Bowlers with Most Wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 League History
Here is the full top 10 list, updated through November 2025.
Top 10 Bowlers with Most Wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 League History
| Pos | Player | Teams | Span | Mat | Inn | Balls | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwayne Bravo | DB, MA | 2017–2023 | 55 | 50 | 565 | 94.1 | 1067 | 39 | 4/16 | 27.35 | 11.33 | 14.48 | 1 | – |
| 2 | Naveen-ul-Haq | DB, TAD | 2021–2024 | 35 | 35 | 420 | 70.0 | 707 | 35 | 3/7 | 20.20 | 10.10 | 12.00 | – | – |
| 3 | Qais Ahmad | BAT, MSA, RAJ, SA | 2018–2024 | 39 | 36 | 371 | 61.5 | 609 | 34 | 3/8 | 17.91 | 9.84 | 10.91 | – | – |
| 4 | Andre Russell | DG, NW | 2018–2023 | 45 | 36 | 360 | 60.0 | 685 | 32 | 3/17 | 21.40 | 11.41 | 11.25 | – | – |
| 5 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | BAT, DB | 2021–2024 | 35 | 35 | 408 | 68.0 | 585 | 31 | 3/5 | 18.87 | 8.60 | 13.16 | – | – |
| 6 | Wahab Riaz | DG, KK, NW, NYS | 2017–2022 | 39 | 39 | 448 | 74.4 | 729 | 31 | 3/4 | 23.51 | 9.76 | 14.45 | – | – |
| 7 | Tymal Mills | DG, RAJ, TAD, UPN | 2018–2024 | 26 | 25 | 260 | 43.2 | 403 | 30 | 3/9 | 13.43 | 9.30 | 8.66 | – | – |
| 8 | Karim Janat | BAT, MSA, RAJ, SA | 2018–2024 | 44 | 37 | 381 | 63.3 | 635 | 29 | 3/9 | 21.89 | 10.00 | 13.13 | – | – |
| 9 | Rayad Emrit | BT, KK, NW | 2017–2022 | 33 | 33 | 374 | 62.2 | 732 | 28 | 2/16 | 26.14 | 11.74 | 13.35 | – | – |
Last updated: November 1, 2025.
1. Dwayne Bravo — 39 Wickets
Dwayne Bravo leads all bowlers with 39 wickets in 55 matches across the 2017 to 2023 seasons.
His best figures in an innings were 4/16. He took those wickets at an average of 27.35 with an economy rate of 11.33.
Bravo’s variety made it hard for him to get away. He mixed slower balls, cutters, and yorkers well.
In a format where bowlers typically have just two overs, that variety is a real weapon.
2. Naveen-ul-Haq — 35 Wickets
Naveen-ul-Haq picked up 35 wickets from 35 matches between 2021 and 2024. His economy rate of 10.10 is strong for the T10 format. Best figures: 3/7.
The Afghan pacer has been one of the more consistent wicket-takers in recent seasons. His ability to move the ball both ways in short spells sets him apart.
3. Qais Ahmad — 34 Wickets
Qais Ahmad has 34 wickets from 39 matches, playing for four different franchises since 2018.
His average of 17.91 is the best in the top five, and his economy rate of 9.84 is among the lowest on this list.
The leg-spinner is one of the few spinners to make this list. In a format built for big hitting, he has consistently troubled batters with his googly.
4. Andre Russell — 32 Wickets
Andre Russell took 32 wickets from 45 matches. His all-round ability means teams often use him in high-pressure overs. Best figures: 3/17.
He bowled his 60 overs at an economy of 11.41, which is solid given that he often bowls in the final overs when batters are at their most aggressive.
5. Fazalhaq Farooqi — 31 Wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi took 31 wickets from 35 matches, with the best economy rate on this list: 8.60. His best figures are an impressive 3/5.
The Afghan left-armer has quickly built a strong T10 record since making his debut in 2021.
His ability to swing the ball and hit the top of off-stump makes him a top powerplay option.
6. Wahab Riaz — 31 Wickets
Wahab Riaz also has 31 wickets, playing across four franchises from 2017 to 2022. His best figures are 3/4. He took his wickets at an economy of 9.76.
Wahab was one of the original faces of the Abu Dhabi T10 League. His left-arm pace consistently caused problems in short bursts.
7. Tymal Mills — 30 Wickets
Tymal Mills is the most efficient bowler on this list. He has 30 wickets from just 26 matches, with a strike rate of 8.66.
That means he takes a wicket roughly every 8.7 balls. His economy of 9.30 is second only to Farooqi.
The England left-armer is built for T10. His express pace and death-bowling skill make every over an event.
8. Karim Janat — 29 Wickets
Karim Janat picked up 29 wickets across 44 matches from 2018 to 2024. He played for four franchises and brought consistent all-round contributions to each.
Best figures: 3/9. Economy rate: 10.00.
9. Rayad Emrit — 28 Wickets
Rayad Emrit rounds out the top 10 with 28 wickets from 33 matches across three franchises between 2017 and 2022.
His economy of 11.74 is the highest on the list, but he took those wickets through clever variation rather than raw pace.
Who Has the Most Wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 League History?
Dwayne Bravo holds the record. He took 39 wickets in 50 innings across 55 matches from 2017 to 2023. His best bowling figures in a single innings were 4/16.
What Makes T10 Bowling So Hard?
In T10, every ball matters. A bowler gets just 12 deliveries in a full match allocation.
There’s no time to settle, no room to set up a batter across multiple overs, and no hiding when you get hit.
The bowlers on this list succeeded because they had specific skills for this format.
Bravo’s slow balls. Qais’s googly. Mills’s yorker. Farooqi’s swing.
Each found a way to stay effective even when batters came out swinging from ball one.
FAQs
- Q: Who has taken the most wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 League history?
Dwayne Bravo holds the record with 39 wickets in 55 matches (2017–2023).
- Q: When did the Abu Dhabi T10 League start?
The first edition was held in December 2017.
- Q: Which spinner has the most wickets in Abu Dhabi T10 history?
Qais Ahmad, the Afghan leg-spinner, leads among spinners with 34 wickets from 39 matches.
- Q: Who has the best economy rate among the top wicket-takers?
Fazalhaq Farooqi has the best economy rate at 8.60, followed by Tymal Mills at 9.30.
- Q: How many teams play in the Abu Dhabi T10 League?
Eight franchise teams compete in the league, organized by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
- Q: Which bowler has the best strike rate on the top 10 list?
Tymal Mills has the best strike rate at 8.66, meaning he took a wicket roughly every 9 balls.
Conclusion:
The Abu Dhabi T10 League has brought some of the best short-format bowlers together for eight seasons.
Dwayne Bravo leads the all-time wicket list with 39, but Tymal Mills has the most impressive efficiency numbers, and Fazalhaq Farooqi’s economy rate stands out in the current era.
If the league continues to grow, these records could be challenged soon. But right now, Bravo’s 39 wickets remain the standard.
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