T20 World Cup 2026: 3 England bowlers to watch out for

England enter the T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the favourites, bolstered by a refreshed setup and a renewed ambition to lift another global trophy. While England’s batting firepower often grabs the headlines, their bowling unit, though sometimes underrated, has repeatedly delivered in crunch moments. 

With the tournament set to be played in Asian conditions, variations will be key, and England’s bowlers will be eager to showcase their skills on the big stage. Here are three England bowlers to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sam Curran

Sam Curran has evolved into a genuine X-factor cricketer of global repute. His crowning moment came during the T20 World Cup 2022, where he was named Player of the Tournament after taking 13 wickets at a remarkable average of 11.38 and an economy rate of just 6.52. Curran emerged as England’s go-to bowler at the death and sealed the title with a match-winning performance against Pakistan in the final.

With his form trending upward again, Curran could prove invaluable in Asian conditions, where cutters and variations often outperform raw pace. In 64 T20Is, he has scored 450 runs and picked up 57 wickets.

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid has been England’s most reliable white-ball spinner for nearly a decade. After establishing himself as England’s leading limited-overs leg-spinner in 2015, Rashid went on to redefine England’s spin bowling fortunes. Although his international debut during the 2009 World T20 was underwhelming, his consistency over the years has made him indispensable.

In 2024, Rashid became the first England spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets and remains the only English bowler with over 100 T20I wickets. In 134 T20Is, he has taken 145 wickets at an economy rate of 7.48, making him a key weapon in spin-friendly conditions.

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer’s express pace and ability to strike at crucial moments make him one of the most feared fast bowlers in world cricket. Despite injury setbacks, Archer featured in all eight of England’s matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA, finishing with 10 wickets.

A regular presence in franchise leagues across the globe, Archer brings valuable experience and adaptability. In 35 T20Is, he has taken 44 wickets at an average of 23.34 and an economy rate of 7.98, making him a vital component of England’s bowling attack.

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