Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Women's T20I history

Deepti Sharma leads the list with the most wickets in Women’s T20I history.

Cricket fans often debate about which players actually determine the outcome of the T20 format. However, the hard numbers usually tell the real story. In T20 Internationals, bowlers deal with incredible pressure. Batters go after almost every ball to drive up the score.

Even so, a few specific players have made a habit of tearing through batting orders. These cricketers have earned their spot in the record books. The list of the top five wicket-takers in women’s T20Is features bowlers who win with variety, trickery, and pinpoint control.

They care more about these skills; spinners mostly dominate this list. They show that outsmarting a batter works better than just bowling fast. Records have fallen in almost every recent series. On that note, let’s take a look at the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in women’s T20Is.

Sophie Ecclestone – 142 wickets

Sitting at number five on this elite list, England’s star spinner Sophie Ecclestone still leaves batters guessing. She uses her height and precision to stay in control. As of late 2025, Ecclestone has taken 142 wickets in 101 matches. Her left-arm spin is a huge weapon for England.

She regularly breaks up big partnerships in the middle overs when her team needs a breakthrough. Experts love her economy rate, which stays well under six runs an over. That is incredibly rare in today’s T20 games.

Although she is currently ranked fifth, given her age and current form, it seems likely that she will move up the rankings in the future. Ecclestone uses her tall frame to get extra bounce. This makes even the best batters in the world make mistakes. With 142 wickets, she is clearly England’s best-ever T20 bowler.

Henriette Ishimwe – 144 wickets

Moving up the ranks, we find an incredible talent from a rising cricket nation. She has really made a name for herself on the world stage. Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe sits in fourth place for all-time T20I wickets. By December 30, 2025, the right-arm medium pacer has reached 144 wickets in 117 matches.

She is currently tied with Pakistan’s Nida Dar, but takes the fourth spot because of how the match counts work out. Ishimwe is known for wrecking batting lineups across Africa.

She has now brought that same dominance to the bigger global tournaments. She can swing the ball both ways, helping her get breakthroughs early in the game. People love her signature celebration and the way she competes so fiercely.

These qualities have made Ishimwe a hero for young cricketers in Rwanda. Reaching 144 wickets demonstrates the growth of women’s cricket, even outside of the traditional major teams.

Nida Dar – 144 wickets

The third spot belongs to Pakistan’s legendary off-spinner, Nida Dar. She has been the backbone of her team for more than ten years. “Lady Boom Boom” has 144 wickets in 160 matches as of December 30, 2025.

Dar uses flight and loop to fool batters. She basically dares them to hit against the spin before she gets them out. Over her long career, she has led the Pakistan bowling unit. The Pakistani spinner usually takes the hardest overs at the end of the innings.

Even though she shares the 144-wicket mark with Ishimwe, her long career and success against the world’s best teams make her stand out. Dar recently became the first bowler from Pakistan to cross the 140-wicket mark. She has set a huge goal for the next generation in her country. Her deep understanding of the game helps her think ahead of the batsmen.

Megan Schutt – 151 wickets

The battle for number one has tightened significantly toward the end of 2025. Australia’s Megan Schutt now holds the second position. This swing-bowling expert has picked up 151 wickets in 123 matches as of December 30, 2025.

Schutt was at the top of the list for a long time before dropping to second place just recently. Her big inswingers are still a nightmare for openers during the power play. She often sends them back to the pavilion before they even get comfortable.

Australia count on her to keep things tight and take early wickets. Despite the presence of many quality spinners, Shutt proved that smart pace bowling is still effective.

She hit the 150-wicket milestone earlier this year. No woman had ever done that before. Because she is so consistent, she stays right on the heels of the current record holder.

Deepti Sharma – 152 wickets

Finally, the title for the most wickets now goes to India’s star spinner Deepti Sharma. She recently passed all rivals to take the top spot. By December 30, 2025, the clever off-spinner has racked up 152 wickets in 133 matches.

She broke the tie with Megan Schutt during the recent series against Sri Lanka. Deepti’s achievement is a massive moment for Indian cricket. She uses different deliveries and smart pace changes to trap batters in front.

She is just as dangerous at the start of the game as she is at the very end. Fans celebrated wildly when she took her 152nd wicket. That ball put her at the very peak of the T20 record books. She is a great all-rounder, but her bowling numbers are now the best in the world.

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