The Women’s Premier League has established itself as a premier platform for showcasing bowling excellence across multiple formats.
Statistical analysis of wicket-taking records provides clear documentation of consistent performers throughout tournament history.
This article presents the top 10 players with the most wickets in WPL 2026, featuring comprehensive data on matches played, wickets taken, best bowling figures, averages, and economy rates.
Rankings are based on total wickets accumulated across all WPL seasons through 2026.
Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026
The list includes bowlers from six cricket-playing nations, representing pace and spin disciplines.
Data is sourced from official tournament records and reflects performances across three completed seasons.
Top 10 Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026
| Rank | Player Name | Team | Matches | Total Wickets | Best Figures | Bowling Average | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 31 | 45 | 5/38 | 16.73 | 7.40 |
| 2 | Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 29 | 41 | 3/5 | 17.56 | 7.24 |
| 3 | Sophie Ecclestone | UP Warriorz | 27 | 38 | 4/13 | 18.78 | 6.80 |
| 4 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians | 31 | 35 | 3/18 | 22.54 | 7.89 |
| 5 | Jess Jonassen | Delhi Capitals | 24 | 33 | 4/31 | 20.75 | 7.74 |
| 6 | Shikha Pandey | UP Warriorz | 29 | 32 | 3/23 | 23.53 | 7.10 |
| 7 | Marizanne Kapp | Delhi Capitals | 26 | 28 | 5/15 | 21.42 | 5.94 |
| 8 | Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | 27 | 27 | 4/19 | 31.40 | 8.35 |
| 9 | Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants | 27 | 26 | 3/31 | 28.65 | 8.61 |
| 10 | Saika Ishaque | Mumbai Indians | 23 | 25 | 4/11 | 21.20 | 7.69 |
WPL Top 10 Wicket Takers: Complete Stats
Amelia Kerr (45 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 45 | 5/38 | 16.73 | 7.40 | 13.55 |
- Mumbai Indians leg-spinner with best strike rate among leading wicket-takers
- Only bowler within five wickets of 50-wicket milestone
- Achieved five-wicket haul in tournament history
- Bowled maiden over during WPL matches
Hayley Matthews (41 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 41 | 3/5 | 17.56 | 7.24 | 14.53 |
- Mumbai Indians all-rounder retained before 2026 season
- Player of Tournament recipient in inaugural WPL season
- Led wicket-taking charts at end of WPL 2025
- Missed opening two fixtures in 2026 season
Sophie Ecclestone (38 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 38 | 4/13 | 18.78 | 6.80 | 16.57 |
- UP Warriorz left-arm spinner and franchise’s highest wicket-taker
- Economy rate of 6.80 among most controlled in top 10
- Recorded one four-wicket haul (4/13) in tournament
- Yet to bowl maiden over in WPL matches
Nat Sciver-Brunt (35 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 35 | 3/18 | 22.54 | 7.89 | 17.14 |
- Mumbai Indians all-rounder and WPL’s leading run-scorer with 1,101 runs
- Batting strike rate of 142.43 across tournament career
- Bowled 100 overs in WPL without maiden over
- Contributed 35 wickets alongside batting performances
Jess Jonassen (33 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 33 | 4/31 | 20.75 | 7.74 | 16.09 |
- Delhi Capitals left-arm spinner, most successful bowler in franchise history
- Missed WPL 2026 season through injury
- Scored 295 runs at 138.49 strike rate in lower order
- Claimed four-wicket haul against UP Warriorz in 2025
Shikha Pandey (32 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 32 | 3/23 | 23.53 | 7.10 | 19.87 |
- UP Warriorz fast bowler and highest wicket-taker among Indian players
- Previously represented Delhi Capitals in inaugural season
- Led Delhi’s bowling attack with 10 wickets in nine matches
- India’s premier fast bowler in WPL competition
Marizanne Kapp (28 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 5/15 | 21.42 | 5.94 | 21.64 |
- Delhi Capitals all-rounder with best economy rate (5.94) in top 10
- Recorded five-wicket haul (5/15) against Gujarat Giants in 2023
- Scored 373 runs at 126.44 strike rate across tournament
- Represents South Africa in WPL competition
Deepti Sharma (27 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 27 | 4/19 | 31.40 | 8.35 | 22.55 |
- UP Warriorz off-spinner and India’s second-highest wicket-taker
- Scored 553 runs with three half-centuries in WPL
- Batting strike rate of 118.16 alongside bowling role
- Claimed four-wicket haul (4/19) in tournament matches
Ashleigh Gardner (26 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 26 | 3/31 | 28.65 | 8.61 | 19.96 |
- Gujarat Giants captain and franchise’s highest wicket-taker
- Leads team’s batting charts with 681 runs at 145.82 strike rate
- Recorded six half-centuries in tournament career
- Taken two three-wicket hauls as off-spinner
Saika Ishaque (25 Wickets)
Tournament Record
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 25 | 4/11 | 21.20 | 7.69 | 16.52 |
- Mumbai Indians’ left-arm spinner in the two-time championship squad
- Best season performance in 2023 with 15 wickets in 10 matches
- Maintained an economy rate of seven runs per over in 2023
- Claimed four-wicket haul (4/11) in tournament history
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Conclusion:
The players with the most wickets in WPL demonstrate consistent performance across three tournament seasons.
Key statistical observations include:
- Seven different nations are represented among the top 10 wicket-takers
- Spin bowlers hold six positions, pace bowlers occupy three spots, and one all-rounder
- Mumbai Indians contribute four players to the list
- Three Indian players feature in the top 10 rankings
Economy rates range from 5.94 to 8.61 among leading wicket-takers.
Bowling averages span 16.73 to 31.40 across the group.
Strike rates indicate wickets taken every 13.55 to 22.55 deliveries.
Only two bowlers have achieved five-wicket hauls in tournament history.
Four-wicket hauls have been recorded by five players.
The list includes four players who also rank among the top run-scorers.
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