Top 6 best bowling figures in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history

Two Indian bowlers have taken five-wicket hauls in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was played in 2009. Since then, the tournament has seen many world-class batters and bowlers showcase their skill and talent on the world stage in the shortest format.

T20 cricket is often known for aggressive batting displays where batters aim to whack the majority of the balls to the fence. However, some bowlers have proven their class and performed under pressure against some of the greatest batters.

These bowlers have also stepped up on many crucial occasions whenever their captain required a breakthrough. That is how bowlers build their legacy and reputation.

On that note, let’s take a look at the best individual bowling performances in the history of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Best bowling figures in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup:

6. Julie Hunter (AUS-W) – 5/22 vs West Indies, 2012

Former Australia pacer Julie Hunter took a five-for in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2012 semi-final clash against the West Indies.

Batting first, Australia scored 115/7 in Colombo. While defending, Hunter produced a match-winning spell. She scalped five wickets in 3.2 overs, which bundled out the West Indies for 87.

Hunter’s 5/22 helped Australia win the semi-final by 28 runs.

5. Priyanka Roy (IND-W) – 5/16 vs Pakistan, 2009

Former India leg-spinner Priyanka Roy was the first bowler to pick up a five-wicket haul in the history of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The leg-spinner achieved this historic feat against arch-rivals Pakistan during the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2009. 

Batting first, Pakistan were blown away by Priyanka’s bowling masterclass. The leg-spinner took five wickets while giving away 16 runs. The Women in Green were bowled out for just 75 runs. In the end, India won the match by five wickets. Priyanka Roy was handed the Player of the Match award for her impressive performance of 5/16.

4. Renuka Singh (IND-W) – 5/15 vs England, 2023

Veteran India seamer Renuka Singh is the second Indian bowler after Priyanka Roy to pick up a five-wicket haul in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Renuka also registered the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in his competition. The right-arm speedster achieved this against England in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.

Renkua’s 5/15 in four overs restricted England to 151/7. Unfortunately, her performance went in vain as India lost the match by 11 runs.

3. Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W) -5/12 vs New Zealand, 2023

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has produced many match-winning performances with both bat and ball. Gardner has also registered the best bowling figures by an Australian in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The off-spinner took a five-for during the match against New Zealand in the 2023 edition.

Batting first, Australia posted 173/9. While defending, Gardner’s brilliance with the ball blew away New Zealand’s batting line-up. Gardner’s 5/12 in three overs bundled out New Zealand for only 76 runs and Australia won by 97 runs.

2. Sune Luus (SA-W) –  5/8 vs Ireland, 2016

South Africa leg spinner Sune Luus has registered the second-best bowling figures in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup till now. She did it against Ireland in 2016 in India.

Batting first, South Africa scored a competitive total of156/5 in Chennai. While chasing, Ireland were outclassed by Sune Luus’ spin masterclass. The leg spinner bagged a five-wicket haul while conceding only eight runs, and Ireland lost by 67 runs.

1. Deandra Dottin (WI-W) – 5/5

Legendary West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin hold the record for the best bowling figures in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She achieved this historic milestone during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 match against Bangladesh in Providence.

Batting first, West Indies made 106/8. While defending, Dottin produced a stunning bowling performance.

Dottin took a five-wicket haul and conceded only five runs as Bangladesh were knocked over for just 46 runs. West Indies won the match by 60 runs. Dottin was named the Player of the Match for her jaw-dropping show with the ball.

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