Women's Most T20I Wickets
The all-time leading women's wicket-takers in T20 International cricket, featuring the bowlers who have dominated the shortest format.
Top 10 Women's T20I Wicket-Takers
Career T20I wicket tallies of the greatest women's bowlers
| Rank | Player | Country | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 70+ | 100+ | 14.00+ | 5.50+ | 4/18 |
| 2 | Anisa Mohammed | West Indies | 120+ | 125+ | 18.00+ | 5.70+ | 4/10 |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | Australia | 130+ | 115+ | 18.50+ | 5.90+ | 4/12 |
| 4 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 118 | 112 | 19.85 | 6.14 | 4/18 |
| 5 | Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 130+ | 100+ | 20.00+ | 5.80+ | 4/10 |
| 6 | Megan Schutt | Australia | 80+ | 75+ | 17.00+ | 6.20+ | 4/18 |
| 7 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 90+ | 60+ | 22.00+ | 6.50+ | 3/15 |
| 8 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | 100+ | 90+ | 17.50+ | 6.30+ | 5/12 |
| 9 | Deepti Sharma | India | 75+ | 70+ | 19.00+ | 5.90+ | 3/8 |
| 10 | Anya Shrubsole | England | 79 | 102 | 15.26 | 6.11 | 4/21 |
Sophie Ecclestone's dominance in women's T20I bowling is remarkable -- she has been the world's number one ranked T20I bowler for an extended period, combining exceptional economy with regular wicket-taking. The list features a healthy mix of pace and spin bowlers from across the cricket-playing nations, demonstrating the growing depth and competitiveness of women's T20I cricket. Statistics marked with "+" indicate active players whose tallies continue to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most wickets in women's T20I cricket?+
Anisa Mohammed of the West Indies and Sophie Ecclestone of England are among the leading wicket-takers in women's T20I cricket. Ecclestone's exceptional economy rate makes her arguably the most effective T20I bowler in the women's game.
Who is the best women's T20I bowler currently?+
Sophie Ecclestone of England has been ranked as the world's number one women's T20I bowler for an extended period. Her left-arm orthodox spin, combined with excellent control and variations, makes her the benchmark for T20I bowling excellence.