Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Women's T20 World Cup history
Four bowlers have taken more than 40 wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
The first edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was played in 2009. Since then, the elite ICC tournament has seen many legendary cricketers who gave their heart and soul for their nations to win the elusive title.
The Women’s T20 World Cup brings the best bowlers clashing against the best T20 batters in the world. Given the fast nature of the T20I matches, the bowlers often produce momentum-shifting and game-changing spells. Some have even turned matches within an over.
On that note, let’s take a look at the top five bowlers with the most wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Bowlers with the most wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup:
5. Marizanne Kapp (SA-W) – 38 wickets
Marizanne Kapp is the one of the best all-rounders to ever play for South Africa Women. He has been part of Women’s T20 World Cup since the maiden edition in 2009 and have clinched 38 wickets in 37 games. With an average of 17.13 and economy of 5.14, the seam all-rounder has impressed with her performance over the years in the tournament’s history.
4. Anya Shrubsole (ENG-W) – 41 wickets
Former England bowler Anya Shrubsole took 102 wickets in 79 matches in her WT20I career. She was known for her swing, which dismantled many fine top-order batters.
Talking about the Women’s T20 World Cup, Shrubsole took 41 wickets in 27 matches at an average of 12.48. Her best figures in the Women’s T20 World Cup are 3/6.
3. Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) – 44 wickets
Hailed as the greatest women’s cricketer by many, Ellyse Perry is the third-highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. Perry has played 53 matches and taken 44 wickets at an average of 16.75. Her best bowling figures in the tournament are 3/12.
2. Megan Schutt (AUS-W) – 48 wickets
Veteran Australian seamer Megan Schutt has produced many match-winning performances in international cricket. The 31-year-old is the second highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
The right-arm speedster has taken 48 wickets in just 30 outings at an outstanding average of 11.93 in the prestigious tournament’s history. She also has two four-wicket hauls to her name, including a best bowling figures of 4/18.
1. Shabnim Ismail (SA-W) – 49 wickets
Shabnim Ismail is the greatest South African bowler in WT20Is. The right-arm speedster has played 118 matches and picked up 129 wickets.
Ismail is also the highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with 49 wickets in 37 matches at an average of 15.87. The veteran seamer’s best figures are 3/5 in the marquee tournament.
(All stats updated till July 2, 2026)
Which bowler has taken the most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail has taken the most wickets in the tournament’s history. She has taken 49 wickets in 37 outings.
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