Today we bring to you the young bowlers who took the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006 to help the title campaign of their team. The ICC U-19 World Cup 2006 tournament would see Sarfraz Ahmed led Pakistan becoming champions; the tournament had some excellent performances from players from across the globe. This list brings forward those who were impactful with their bowling. In this piece, we read about those bowlers who picked the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006.
6. Piyush Chawla (India)
The Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh born Leg Spin Bowler Piyush Pramod Chawla would go on to take 13 wickets from six matches at an average of 12.15 & strike rate of 22.6. His best in the tournament was 4/8 against Pakistan at R Premdasa Stadium, Colombo. Chawla, with this wicket tally, featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006.
The Leg Spinner would feature with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders & Mumbai Indians of Indian Premier League and Uttar Pradesh & Gujarat in Indian domestic cricket. His team, India Under-19 cricket Team, would win 5 matches out of 6 matches they played in the tournament edition as the team would finish runners up.
5. Mehrab Hossain Jr (Bangladesh)
The Dhaka born Slow left arm orthodox Mehrab Hossain Junior would go on to take 13 wickets from six matches at an average of 8.38 & strike rate of 16.3. His best in the tournament was 4/29 against New Zealand. Mehrab, with this wicket tally, featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006. His team, Bangladesh Under-19 cricket Team, would win 5 matches out of 6 matches they played in the tournament edition.
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4. Jamshed Ahmed (Pakistan)
The Lahore born right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Jamshed Ahmed was part of Pakistan team at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2006 and he would go on to take 14 wickets from five matches at an average of 11.78 & strike rate of 21.6. His best in the tournament was 3/14. Ahmed, with this wicket tally, featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006. His team Pakistan Under-19 would win the tournament edition.
3. Hamish Bennett (New Zealand)
The Timaru born right arm fast medium Bowler Hamish Kyle Bennett would go on to take 14 wickets from six matches at an average of 10.71 & strike rate of 18.2. Tim would take two 4 wicket hauls and his best in the tournament was 4/16 against USA. Bennett, with this wicket tally, featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006. The fast medium Bowler would play for Wellington in New Zealand domestic cricket. His team, New Zealand Under-19 cricket Team, would win 3 matches out of 6 matches they played in the tournament edition.
2. Anwar Ali (Pakistan)
The Karachi born right-arm fast bowler Anwar Ali was part of Pakistan team at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2006 and he would go on to take 15 wickets from five matches at an average of 12.66 & strike rate of 22.2. Ali would take two 5-wicket hauls and best in the tournament was 5/34 against New Zealand. Anwar, with this wicket tally, featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006.
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1. Moises Henriques (Australia)
The Funchal, Portugal born Right arm fast medium Bowler Moises Constantino Henriques would go on to take 16 wickets from six matches at an average of 10.62 & strike rate of 17.3. His best in the tournament was 4/22 against Sri Lanka. Henriques, with this wicket tally featured among the bowlers with the most wickets in U-19 World Cup 2006. The Medium Pacer would play for Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League, Royal Challengers Bangalore & Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League and New South Wales in domestic cricket. His team, Australia Under-19 cricket Team, would win 4 out of 6 matches in the tournament edition.
These were the top 5 wicket takers in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2006, in fact the top 4 on wicket numbers. While 15 cricketers would take 10 or more wickets in the tournament edition, these were the top few of these. This was it for today! Hope you liked the content; do send us your questions and thoughts under comments. Stay safe and healthy, keep reading us.
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