Former Aussie spinner Lyn Fullston holds the record for the most wickets in a Single edition of the World Cup, 23 wickets in 12 games in the 1982 World Cup. Kiwi leg spinner Jackie Lord gets the second place on the list with 22 scalps in 12 games in the same edition. Veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma claimed 22 wickets in 9 matches in the recently concluded 2025 Women's World Cup which is second joint most in a single edition. 

🏆 Most Wickets in a Single Women's World Cup Edition

• Lyn Fullston (AUS)- 23 wickets, 1982 WC
• Jackie Lord (NZ)- 22 wickets, 1982 WC
• Deepti Sharma (IND)- 22 wickets, 2025 WC
• Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)- 21 wickets, 2022 WC
• Subhangi Kulkarni (IND)- 20 wickets, 1982 WC