Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Several bowlers have bowled impeccable spells in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
A total of 12 teams are locking horns in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament began on June 12, and the final will be played on July 5 at Lord’s in London. The hosts of the 10th edition of the tournament are the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
A few bowlers have rocked the field with their magical deliveries in the ongoing T20 World Cup. They have outplayed the opposition with their brilliant bowling show and played a crucial role in driving their teams to victories.
In this listicle, let’s take a glance at the top five bowlers with the most wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Highest wicket-takers in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Top 5)
Fatima Sana- 7 wickets
Fatima Sana captures the fifth spot on this list. The Pakistan medium pacer has clinched 7 scalps in three games at an average of 9.57. She has led Pakistan Women’s pace attack brilliantly. Although Pakistan have been eliminated from the World Cup, Fatima has managed to make a mark with her bowling.
Sophie Ecclestone- 7 wickets
England’s left-arm orthodox spinner Sophie Ecclestone has been a star performer in the T20 World Cup 2026. With seven wickets in three games at an average of 10.29 and an economy of 6.0, she has been a standout spinner to watch out for in the initial leg of the tournament.
Hayley Matthews- 7 wickets
Hayley Matthews grabs the third spot on this list with 7 wickets in three games. She has done a magnificent job in driving her team to victories. At an average of just 9.29 and an economy of 5.42, the right-arm off-spinner has been a core strength of West Indies’ bowling.
Aaliyah Alleyne- 8 wickets
West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne has made a wonderful start in the tournament and is the top wicket-taker for her side. With eight wickets in three games at an average of 6.63 and a four-wicket haul, the right-arm medium pacer grabs the second spot on this list.
Shree Charani- 10 wickets
Indian spinner Shree Charani has impressed with her performance in the initial three games and is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. The left-arm orthodox spinner has clinched 10 scalps in three matches at an average of 6.40 and an economy of 5.33.
The 21-year-old picked a three-wicket haul in her opening game against Pakistan and returned with a four-fer in the second match against the Netherlands.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Shree Charani (10 wickets) is the leading wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Who is the leading wicket-taker for India in the Women’s T20 WC 2026?
Shree Charani is the leading wicket-taker for India in the tournament with 10 wickets.
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