Imagine being the best in the world at throwing a ball and knocking down targets every single time! In the fast and super exciting game of T20 cricket, some amazing women are superstars at doing just that with a cricket ball.
In cricket, getting a batter “out” is called taking a “wicket.” It’s one of the most important jobs on the team. The more wickets a bowler takes, the more of a hero they become.
Today, we are going to meet the top 10 female bowlers from around the world who have taken the most wickets in T20 women’s cricket. Let’s count them down!
Who Has Taken the Most Wickets in T20 Women’s Cricket?
The bowler who stands at the very top of the mountain is Megan Schutt from Australia! She is an incredible fast bowler who has taken more wickets than anyone else in the history of women’s T20 international games.
Her amazing skill and hard work have made her a true legend of the sport. She leads a list of fantastic bowlers who have all wowed crowds with their talent.
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From all around the globe, these amazing bowlers have become masters of the game. They come from different countries and have different styles, but they all share one thing: they are experts at taking wickets!
Here is the official list of the top 10 wicket-takers as of June 2025.
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Wickets Taken |
| 1 | Megan Schutt | Australia | 151 |
| 2 | Nida Dar | Pakistan | 144 |
| 3 | Deepti Sharma | India | 138 |
| 4 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 137 |
| 5 | Nattaya Boochatham | Thailand | 126 |
| 6 | Ellyse Perry | Australia | 126 |
| 7 | Anisa Mohammed | West Indies | 125 |
| 8 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | 123 |
| 9 | Concy Aweko | Uganda | 119 |
| 10 | Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 119 |
Meet All the Wicket-Taking Female Superstars
Every player on the top 10 list is a hero for their country. They each have special skills that make them the best in the world. Let’s learn a little more about each of these amazing cricketers.
1. Megan Schutt (Australia)
As the world’s number one, Megan Schutt is a master of “swing” bowling. This means she can make the cricket ball curve through the air as it flies towards the batter. This movement tricks the batters and makes the ball very hard to hit. She often bowls at the start of the game and gets her team off to a perfect start by taking early wickets.
| Span | 2013-2025 |
| Matches | 123 |
| Wickets | 151 |
| Average | 17.70 |
| Economy | 6.40 |
| BBI | 5/15 |
2. Nida Dar (Pakistan)
Nida Dar is a super-smart “off-spin” bowler from Pakistan. She is like a magician, making the ball spin sharply after it bounces. Batters never know which way the ball is going to turn. She is very clever and plans how to get each batter out. Nida is also great at slowing down the other team’s scoring, which puts a lot of pressure on them.
| Span | 2010-2024 |
| Matches | 160 |
| Wickets | 144 |
| Average | 20.20 |
| Economy | 5.70 |
| BBI | 5/21 |
3. Deepti Sharma (India)
Deepti Sharma from India is a fantastic all-rounder, which means she is great at both batting and bowling. As a bowler, she is known for being incredibly accurate. She can bowl the ball in the exact same spot over and over again, which makes it very difficult for batters to score runs. This pressure often causes them to make a mistake so she can take their wicket.
| Span | 2016-2024 |
| Matches | 124 |
| Wickets | 138 |
| Average | 19.14 |
| Economy | 6.04 |
| BBI | 4/10 |
4. Sophie Ecclestone (England)
Sophie Ecclestone is England’s star “left-arm spinner.” She is very tall, which helps her get extra bounce from the ground, surprising the batters. She bowls with amazing control and is very difficult to hit for runs. Sophie is often called upon to bowl during the most important parts of the game because she is so calm under pressure.
| Span | 2016-2025 |
| Matches | 96 |
| Wickets | 137 |
| Average | 15.24 |
| Economy | 5.87 |
| BBI | 4/18 |
5. Nattaya Boochatham (Thailand)
Nattaya Boochatham is a hero for Thailand’s cricket team. She is a very clever “off-spin” bowler who has helped put her country on the world cricket map. She is known for her amazing accuracy and for not giving the batters any easy runs. Her hard work and skill have made her one of the best bowlers in the entire world.
| Span | 2018-2025 |
| Matches | 99 |
| Wickets | 126 |
| Average | 10.81 |
| Economy | 4.10 |
| BBI | 5/5 |
6. Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Ellyse Perry is one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. When she bowls, she uses her height and strength to bowl fast. She can make the ball move in the air and off the pitch, which keeps batters guessing. Ellyse is a true champion who has helped Australia win many trophies with her powerful bowling and batting.
7. Anisa Mohammed (West Indies)
Anisa Mohammed is a legendary “off-spin” bowler from the West Indies. For many years, she was one of the trickiest bowlers in the world. She could spin the ball a lot and had many different types of deliveries to fool the batters. Anisa was the first bowler ever, male or female, to take 100 wickets in T20 international cricket, which makes her a true pioneer of the game.
8. Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)
Shabnim Ismail is famous for one thing: speed! She is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of women’s cricket, often bowling as fast as the men. Batters are scared to face her because they have so little time to react to the ball. Her super-fast bowling has blown away the stumps of many of the world’s best players.
9. Concy Aweko (Uganda)
Concy Aweko is the star bowler for the Ugandan cricket team. As the team’s captain, she leads by example with her skillful “off-spin” bowling. She is known for being very accurate and for building pressure on the batters until they make a mistake. She has even taken a “hat-trick” (three wickets in three balls) for her country!
10. Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
Sophie Devine is a powerful all-rounder from New Zealand who can change a game with her batting or her bowling. As a “medium-fast” bowler, she runs in and bowls with great energy and strength. She is very competitive and loves the challenge of bowling to the best batters. Her ability to take important wickets makes her a key player for her team.
