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Top 10 Highest Wicket-Takers in Women’s World Cup 2025

The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has reached its thrilling final phase. Alongside spectacular batting performances, the tournament has witnessed outstanding bowling spells that have turned matches around and showcased the rising dominance of women bowlers on the global stage.

The 2025 edition has seen bowlers from Australia, India, England, South Africa, and New Zealand consistently make headlines with their accuracy, swing, and smart variations.

Top 10 Highest Wicket-Takers in Women’s World Cup 2025

Player Wickets Matches Economy
Deepti Sharma (IND) 22 9 5.52
Annabel Sutherland (AUS) 17 7 4.45
Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) 16 7 4.05
Alana King (AUS) 13 7 4.03
Shree Charani (IND) 13 8 4.91
Marizanne Kapp (SA) 12 8 3.83
Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA) 12 8 4.86
Linsey Smith (ENG) 12 7 3.60
Lea Tahuhu (NZ) 10 6 4.61
Fatima Sana (PAK) 10 7 5.07

(As per official ICC statistics, November 1, 2025)

Highest Wicket-Takers in Women’s World Cup 2025

At the top of the chart are Deepti Sharma (India), claiming 22 wickets in the tournament. Deepti Sharma, India’s star all-rounder, bowled with sharp variations and flight, taking 22 wickets in eight matches with an economy of 5.52.

Both bowlers have been crucial for their teams — Sutherland’s breakthroughs in the powerplay overs and Deepti’s control in the middle overs have made them key match-winners.

Other Top Performers

England’s Sophie Ecclestone, widely regarded as one of the best spinners in world cricket, follows closely with 16 wickets in 7 matches and an excellent economy of 4.05.

Australia’s Alana King and India’s emerging bowler Shree Charani have also impressed, taking 13 wickets each and helping their sides dominate the middle overs.

South Africa’s bowling attack, led by Marizanne Kapp and Nonkululeko Mlaba, remained consistent throughout, while England’s Linsey Smith stood out with the best economy rate (3.60) among the top 10 bowlers.

Bowling Highlights of the Tournament

  • Alana King’s 7/18 vs South Africa remains the best bowling figures in Women’s World Cup history.
  • Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance gave India crucial wins in must-win matches.
  • Sophie Ecclestone continued her consistent run from the 2022 World Cup, where she was also the top wicket-taker.
  • Marizanne Kapp made history by surpassing Jhulan Goswami’s record for the most wickets in Women’s World Cup history (44).
Sumit Arora

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