Most Wicket-Takers In WPL History

Take a look at the list of bowlers who have picked most wickets in WPL

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Feb. 11, 2025}

The Women's Premier League (WPL) in its short history has numerous bowling performances from Sophie Molineux's triple wicket over in the final too Deepti Sharma & Issy Wong's hat-tricks. On that note, let's have a look at the bowlers who have taken most wickets in the history of WPL.

Most Wickets in WPL History

1. Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz)

England's leading spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone has proved her worth in the WPL across the two seasons for UP Warriorz picking up 27 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 6.59. Her overs in the middle & slog over phase has helped UP to choke the flow of runs.

2. Saika Ishaque (Mumbai Indians)

Another left-arm spinner follows the list, this time from India, MI's Saika Ishaque had a dream season in what was the inaugural edition of the WPL in 2023. In 19 games, Ishaque has scalped 24 wickets at a reasonable good economy of 7.23.

3. Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians)

Another spinner from Mumbai this time its the ace bowler from the Caribbean aka Hayley Matthews. Matthews has been a mainstay for the Mumbai Indians lineup both with bat & ball. On the bowling front, Mathews has picked 23 scalps in 19 games at a very good economy rate of 6.66.

4. Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians)

A hat-trick of Mumbai-bound players as Amelia Kerr from Mumbai Indians camp finds herself in the top wicket-takers in the list. Amelia Kerr has played a pivotal role both with the bat & ball for Mumbai in these 2 years of WPL. On the bowling front, Kerr has picked up 22 wickets in 19 matches at an economy rate of 7.57 thus, ensuring how difficult it has been for the batters to go after Kerr.

5. Marizanne Kapp (Delhi Capitals)

South Africa's ace fast bowler Marizanne Kapp has been a vital cog in the wheel for Delhi Capitals in their run to the finals in both editions of the tournament. Kapp, in 16 matches has picked up 20 wickets at an economy rate of a brilliant 5.96 the best among the lot.

Most Wickets in WPL (Table)

Player Name	Team	Matches	Innings	Overs Bowled	Wickets Taken	Economy
Sophie Ecclestone	UPW-W	17	17	67	27	6.59
Saika Ishaque	MI-W	19	19	59.5	24	7.23
Hayley Matthews	MI-W	19	19	62	23	6.66
Amelia Kerr	MI-W	19	19	56.4	22	7.57
Marizanne Kapp	DC-W	16	16	64	20	5.96
Nat Sciver-Brunt	MI-W	19	19	59	20	7.5
Jess Jonassen	DC-W	16	16	60	20	7.5
Shreyanka Patil	RCB-W	15	15	41	19	8.51
Shikha Pandey	DC-W	18	18	66	19	6.89
Deepti Sharma	UPW-W	17	17	64.5	19	8.11