Top 10 bowlers with most wickets in WPL history ft. Amelia Kerr, Deepti Sharma
Amelia Kerr leads the list with the most wickets in WPL.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has steadily carved out its own identity in women’s cricket, delivering high-scoring thrillers, passionate crowds and a stage where bowlers are constantly tested under pressure.
In just four editions, the WPL has started challenging the WBBL for the title of the world’s best women’s league. Its impact on Indian women’s cricket has been transformative, with India’s triumph at the 2025 World Cup widely attributed to the platform, depth and confidence the league has helped build.
The Women’s Premier League has already witnessed several standout performers with the ball, from local stalwarts to overseas stars, who have consistently delivered breakthroughs and controlled games.
Bowlers with the most wickets in WPL-
10. Shreyanka Patil – 30 wickets
Spinner Shreyanka Patil gave a marvellous performance for RCB Women in WPL 2026, picking 11 wickets in nine games. She has been a consistent performer for the team since the first edition in 2023. With another consistent show in WPL 2026, the right-arm spinner captures the 10th spot in the all-time highest wicket-takers list.
9. Ash Gardener: 31 wickets
Australian star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, with her impactful right-arm off-spin, has been a consistent performer in the league. She has taken 31 wickets in the league at an average and economy of 30 and 8 respectively.
8. Jessica Jonassen: 33 wickets
Jess Jonassen consistently performs well, and her ability to bowl in the right areas sets her apart from other players.
The slow left-arm orthodox spinner has 33 wickets to her name in the first three seasons, going at 7.74 per over. After playing for Delhi Capitals for the first three years, she was ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury.
7. Deepti Sharma: 34 wickets
Deepti Sharma has been a pillar of consistency in the WPL, picking up 34 wickets with her trademark control and sharp game awareness. Her ability to bowl tight spells, break key partnerships in the middle overs and adapt to varying match situations has made her an invaluable asset.
6. Shikha Pandey: 37 wickets
Shikha Pandey has been one of the most reliable Indian bowlers in the WPL, taking 37 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.20, which demonstrates her consistency and impact.
Known for her discipline and smart use of variations, Pandey has regularly delivered in the powerplay and at the death, providing control and breakthroughs while setting the benchmark for Indian seamers in the league.
5. Marizanne Kapp: 38 wickets
Marizanne Kapp is a powerplay menace who particularly thrives when the ball is seaming around. The South African veteran has broken the back of batting lineups in the first six overs itself, with her sensational opening bursts.
Her best figures are 3/5, as she ran riot through UPW, claiming the big wickets of captain Alyssa Healy, Tahlia McGrath, and Vrinda Dinesh.
4. Natalie Sciver-Brunt: 40 wickets
Yet another Mumbai Indians bowler makes the list. Nat Sciver-Brunt is the tournament’s most valuable player, chipping in with both bat and ball. Brunt handled a significant portion of MI’s death bowling workload with her variations in pace and delivery, which proved successful.
3. Sophie Ecclestone: 43 wickets
Arguably the best bowler in women’s cricket currently, Sophie Ecclestone has proved to be a lone horse for the UPW. Despite bowling nearly 700 balls and during the toughest passages, the English spinner has accounted for 43 wickets at a strikingly low economy of 6.87.
Ecclestone is now considered a genuine threat, with batsmen often playing out her overs and avoiding taking risks against her bowling, which further demonstrates her ability.
2. Hayley Matthews: 46 wickets
The West Indies all-rounder has dominated the league with both bat and ball, and is one of the reasons why the Mumbai Indians have won two out of four titles in WPL. With her best figures of 3/5 and an economy of 7.61, Matthews has been the second most successful bowler in the competition’s short history.
1. Amelia Kerr: 54 wickets
Amelia Kerr has been one of the most effective bowlers, bowling in crucial phases and providing breakthroughs when her team needs it the most.
The Kiwi all-rounder is not afraid of tossing the ball up against powerful strikers. She played a massive role in MI’s success, and that’s why the franchise made every effort to bring her back during the WPL 2026 mega auction.
Note: List updated as of February 5, 2026.
Who has taken the most wickets in WPL history?
The bowler with the most wickets in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is Amelia Kerr with 54 wickets.
Which Indian bowler has taken the most wickets in the WPL?
The Indian bowler with the most wickets in WPL is Shikha Pandey with 37.
Who holds the best bowling figures in WPL history?
Ellyse Perry holds the best bowling figures in WPL history, producing a sensational 6 for 15 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Mumbai Indians.
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