Women's Records

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.

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Top 10 Women's Wicket-Takers (All Formats)

Combined international wicket tallies across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket

RankPlayerCountryTest WktsODI WktsT20I WktsTotal
1Ellyse PerryAustralia50+155+115+320+
2Jhulan GoswamiIndia4425556355
3Anisa MohammedWest Indies13180+125+318+
4Sophie EcclestoneEngland20+80+100+200+
5Stafanie TaylorWest Indies10+110+100+220+
6Amelia KerrNew Zealand4106112222
7Sana MirPakistan1515189255
8Shabnim IsmailSouth Africa5+120+90+215+
9Megan SchuttAustralia15+100+75+190+
10Beth MooneyAustralia--------

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.

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