Women's Most Wickets All Formats
The all-time leading women's wicket-takers across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket, celebrating the greatest bowlers in women's cricket history.
Top 10 Women's Wicket-Takers (All Formats)
Combined international wicket tallies across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket
| Rank | Player | Country | Test Wkts | ODI Wkts | T20I Wkts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellyse Perry | Australia | 50+ | 155+ | 115+ | 320+ |
| 2 | Jhulan Goswami | India | 44 | 255 | 56 | 355 |
| 3 | Anisa Mohammed | West Indies | 13 | 180+ | 125+ | 318+ |
| 4 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 20+ | 80+ | 100+ | 200+ |
| 5 | Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 10+ | 110+ | 100+ | 220+ |
| 6 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 4 | 106 | 112 | 222 |
| 7 | Sana Mir | Pakistan | 15 | 151 | 89 | 255 |
| 8 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | 5+ | 120+ | 90+ | 215+ |
| 9 | Megan Schutt | Australia | 15+ | 100+ | 75+ | 190+ |
| 10 | Beth Mooney | Australia | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Jhulan Goswami's 255 ODI wickets stand as the all-time record in women's one-day cricket, achieved across a career spanning nearly two decades. Ellyse Perry's remarkable all-round record sees her as one of the leading wicket-takers while also being a prolific batter. Sophie Ecclestone has emerged as the world's premier spin bowler, dominating T20I rankings with her left-arm orthodox spin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most wickets in women's ODI cricket?+
Jhulan Goswami of India holds the record with 255 ODI wickets, the most by any bowler in women's ODI history. She retired in 2022 after a distinguished career spanning 20 years.
Who is the leading wicket-taker among active women players?+
Among active players, Ellyse Perry and Sophie Ecclestone are the leading wicket-takers. Ecclestone's rapid rise in T20I cricket has been particularly impressive, with the young English spinner consistently ranked as the world's number one T20I bowler.