The most awaited women’s t20 cricket tournament is finally here now. BCCI has fulfilled the desires of women cricketers worldwide by introducing the iconic Women’s IPL or WPL. The first edition of the Women’s IPL is underway now and 5 teams will compete with each other in 21 matches to book the final two seats in the final. Some top bowlers around the world are on each team in WPL so you will witness some high-quality performances from them. In today’s article, we will discuss the bowlers with the most wickets in Women’s IPL.
Sophie Ecclestone
Rising star of the English cricket team, Sophie Ecclestone finds herself at the top position on the tally of most wickets in the Women’s IPL, getting 27 wickets in 17 matches. Sophie possesses accuracy and a tight line and length to succumb the batsmen. The English slow bowler can choke any batting lineup in WPL with her impressive economy of 6.59.
Saika Ishaque
One of the promising spinners of Indian Women’s cricket, Saika Ishaque finds herself in 2nd place on the chart of most wickets in the women’s IPL. Playing for the Mumbai Indians franchise, Saika has scalped 22 wickets in 18 matches at an excellent bowling average of 18.45. The left-arm spinner also holds the best bowling figure among Indians in the tournament, taking 4 for 11 against Gujarat Giants.
Amelia Kerr
Young Kiwi all-rounder, Amelia Kerr has not displayed her batting sensation yet but has bewitched everyone with her outstanding leg-spin bowling, grabbing 3rd most wickets in the Women’s IPL. In her WPL career, Kerr has collected 22 wickets in 18 matches to date. Her light economy of 7.51 dictates her cleverness during bowling, she doesn’t bowl loose deliveries often.
Hayley Matthews
West Indian ace all-rounder Hayley Matthews is rocking the tournament with her comprehensive performance. Not only she has been batting well but also made a cut on the top of the elite list of most wickets in the Women’s IPL. Having featured in 18 games, Hayley grabbed 21 wickets with her impactful off-spin bowling. The addition of a star in form of Hayley Matthews has aided Mumbai Indians to conquer the point table in every season.
Marizanne Kapp
Proteas all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp seals the 5th position in terms of claiming the most wickets in the Women’s IPL. Representing Delhi Capitals in the both editios of WPL on 15 occasions, She has gotten 20 wickets so far. The veteran has been impactful in the marquee event both with the bat and ball. The right-arm seamer boasts a economy rate of 6.03. .
Jess Jonassen
In the 6th spot, we have an experienced campaigner of the Australian cricket team, Jess Jonassen is the first Aussie who looms in form of a knife on the throats of the other franchises in WPL. With her accurate spin bowling which offers good movement too, She has bagged 10 wickets in 9 matches. The right-hand seamer strikes in every 19 balls in the event.
Deepti Sharma
The Indian all-rounder who never fails to perform, Deepti Sharma cements the 7th position on this highest wicket-taker in the WPL chart. Deepti has bowled exceptionally well and bagged 19 wickets in 17 matches in the inaugural season at an admirable strike rate of 20.47. The sensational off spinner Leaked runs at a decent economy of 8.11, while her bowling figure remains 4 for 19 which appeared against Delhi Capitals, including a hat-trick. Not only with the ball but she amazed everyone with her bat too, making 385 runs at a captivating average of 38.5.
Issy Wong
20 years old English fast bowler, Issa Wong has made her way on this premium most wickets in the Women’s IPL tally with 18 scalps in 12 matches in her name. The right-hand seamer has maintained a commendable average of 14.44 and a fancy strike rate of 12.83 in the event, while her best bowling figure 4/15 wafted in the eliminator against UP Warriorz. In the same game she became the first player in the history of WPL to take a hat-trick, the victims were Kiran Navgire, Simran Shaikh, and Sophie Ecclestone.
| Player | Mat | Inn | Wics | AVG | SR | Best | Eco | 4 WKTS | 5 WKTS |
| S Ecclestone (ENG) | 17 | 17 | 27 | 16.37 | 14.88 | 4/13 | 6.59 | 1 | – |
| S Ishaque (IND) | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18.45 | 15.5 | 4/11 | 7.14 | 1 | – |
| A Kerr (NZ) | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18.68 | 14.9 | 4/17 | 7.51 | 1 | – |
| H Matthews (WI) | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18.8 | 16.57 | 3/5 | 6.81 | – | – |
| M Kapp (SA) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18.1 | 18.0 | 5/15 | 6.03 | – | 1 |
| J Jonassen (AUS) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21.75 | 17.4 | 3/20 | 7.50 | – | – |
| D Sharma (IND) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 27.68 | 20.47 | 4/19 | 8.11 | 1 | – |
| I Wong (ENG) | 12 | 12 | 18 | 14.44 | 12.83 | 4/15 | 6.75 | 1 | – |
| N Sacvier (ENG) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23.61 | 18.33 | 3/21 | 7.72 | – | – |
| S Pandey (IND) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 24.66 | 20.66 | 3/23 | 7.16 | – | – |
| A Gardener (AUS) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 27.23 | 19.23 | 3/31 | 8.49 | – | – |
| T Kanwar (IND) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 29.73 | 22.4 | 2/20 | 7.96 | – | 1 |
| A Sobhana (IND) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21.42 | 16.28 | 5/22 | 8.08 | – | 1 |
Sophie Ecclestone have taken the most wickets in the Women’s IPL (27).
Saika Ishaque is the highest wicket-taker in the Women’s IPL (22) among Indians.
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