Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Women's T20 World Cup history
Three 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. Stafanie Taylor (WI-W) – 33 wickets
Stafanie Taylor is one of the greatest women’s cricketers of all time. The Jamaican-born all-rounder is the only West Indies player to feature on this list of the top five bowlers with the most wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
The all-rounder has taken 33 wickets in 35 matches in this competition at an average of 15.51, including one four-wicket haul.
4. Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) – 40 wickets
Hailed as the greatest women’s cricketer by many, Ellyse Perry is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. Perry has played 48 matches and taken 40 wickets at an average of 17.67. Her best bowling figures in the tournament are 3/12.
3. 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.
2. Shabnim Ismail (SA-W) – 44 wickets
Shabnim Ismail is the greatest South African bowler in WT20Is. The right-arm speedster has played 114 matches and picked up 124 wickets.
Ismail is also the second-highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with 44 wickets in 33 matches at an average of 15.65. The veteran seamer’s best figures are 3/5 in the marquee tournament.
1. 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 highest wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
The right-arm speedster has taken 48 wickets in just 29 outings at an outstanding average of 11.72 in the prestigious tournament’s history. She also has two four-wicket hauls to her name.
(All stats updated till 16th June, 2026)
Which bowler has taken the most wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
Megan Schutt has taken the most wickets in the tournament’s history. The right-arm speedster has taken 48 wickets in 29 outings.
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