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 campaign began on June 12, and the final took place on July 5 at Lord’s in London, where Australia Women crushed England Women by seven wickets to grab their 7th title in the tournament’s history.
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)
5. Hayley Matthews (WI)- 10 wickets
Hayley Matthews grabs the fifth spot on this list with 10 wickets in six games. She has done a magnificent job in driving her team to victories. At an average of just 14.50 and an economy of 6.30, the right-arm off-spinner has been a core strength of West Indies’ bowling.
4. Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)- 10 wickets
England’s left-arm orthodox spinner Sophie Ecclestone has been a star performer in the T20 World Cup 2026. With 10 wickets in seven games at an average of 16.30 and an economy of 6.0, she has been a standout spinner to watch out for throughout the tournament.
3. Fatima Sana (PAK)- 11 wickets
Fatima Sana captures the third spot on this list. The Pakistan medium pacer has clinched 11 wickets in five games at an average of 11.27 and an economy of 6.95. She has led Pakistan Women’s pace attack brilliantly. Although Pakistan were eliminated from the World Cup after first round, Fatima has managed to make a mark with her bowling.
2. Sophie Molineux (AUS)- 11 wickets
Australia captain Sophie Molineux ended the second-highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. She played a key role in Australia’s Women’s bowling department.
In seven games, the slow left-arm orthodox spinner has picked 11 wickets at an average of 14.72 and an economy of 6.75.
1. Shree Charani (IND)- 14 wickets
Indian spinner Shree Charani impressed with her performance in the first round and finished as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. The left-arm orthodox spinner clinched 14 scalps in five matches at an average of 8.35 and an economy of 5.85.
The 21-year-old picked up a three-wicket haul in her opening game against Pakistan and returned with a four-fer in the second match against the Netherlands.
Although India Women were eliminated from the tournament after losing to Australia in the group stage, Charani bagged the spotlight with her impeccable bowling show.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Shree Charani (14 wickets) is the leading wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Who is the second-highest wicket-taker in the Women’s T20 WC 2026?
Sophie Molineux and Fatima Sana ended as the second-highest wicket-takers in the tournament with 11 wickets.
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