[PICTURE] Who was Pakistan’s best T20I bowler in 2025?

[BouncerGuy]

In a year where Pakistan’s bowling depth was tested across formats and conditions, Mohammad Nawaz quietly but emphatically claimed the spotlight in T20Is. With 36 wickets in 24 innings at a jaw-dropping average of 13.61 and economy of 6.56, Nawaz wasn’t just consistent — he was clutch. His best of 5/19 and a strike rate of 12.4 underline his ability to break partnerships and control tempo, especially in pressure overs. While others rotated in and out, Nawaz anchored the attack with discipline and bite, proving why he's still Pakistan’s most tactically valuable spinner in white-ball cricket.

But the supporting cast deserves its own applause. Abrar Ahmed (28 wickets, 6.58 econ) and Shaheen Afridi (26 wickets, 7.42 econ) offered variety and venom, while Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf chipped in with 20+ wickets each despite higher economy rates. Usman Tariq’s 4/18 in just two outings and Abbas Afridi’s 8 wickets at a strike rate of 11
.8 hint at future firepower. Even Saim Ayub and Salman Mirza showed promise with tidy spells. Pakistan’s bowling wasn’t just about one star — it was a layered ensemble, but Nawaz’s numbers and impact make him the clear standout.

#	Bowler	Wickets	Inns	Average	Economy	Strike Rate	Best
1	Mohammad Nawaz	36	24	13.61	6.56	12.4	5/19
2	Abrar Ahmed	28	22	19.25	6.58	17.5	4/9
3	Shaheen Afridi	26	21	21.38	7.42	17.2	3/17
4	Faheem Ashraf	24	24	21.12	8.13	15.5	4/23
5	Haris Rauf	23	15	20.26	9.10	13.3	4/31
6	Saim Ayub	21	25	22.23	6.76	19.7	3/35
7	Salman Mirza	16	11	16.56	6.36	15.6	3/14
8	Hasan Ali	10	6	18.50	10.91	12.2	3/50
9	Sufiyan Muqeem	11	10	19.27	6.29	18.3	2/6
10	Abbas Afridi	8	5	17.62	8.90	11.8	2/24
11	Usman Tariq	6	2	7.33	5.50	8.0	4/18

 

[Ball Blazer]

Was good to see Saim Ayub.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Usman Tariq is the next big thing, if doesn't get hooked by BCCI

 

[Cricket Warrior]

I will go with Abrar.. because he was the most consistet performer with the ball... took wickets in almost every other match!