Since its inception in 2021, The Women’s Hundred has produced high-quality cricket, with bowlers often playing game-defining roles under pressure. While the tournament has seen several batting fireworks, the art of wicket-taking in a format that demands both control and courage has stood out massively. Every edition of the Women’s Hundred has witnessed at least one bowler rise above the rest and dominate opposition line-ups with consistency. From Tash Farrant’s brilliance in the inaugural season to Lauren Bell’s fiery dominance in 2025, the competition has presented some of the most outstanding wicket-taking spells in modern women’s cricket.
Here, we revisit the five standout individual records for most wickets in a single edition of the Women’s Hundred, tracing how each bowler led the charts in their respective years.
Lauren Bell: Southern Brave (19 wickets in 8 innings, 2025)
The ongoing fifth edition in 2025 has belonged to Southern Brave’s pace spearhead Lauren Bell, who has set a new tournament record with 19 wickets in just 8 innings, surpassing all previous tallies. What makes Bell’s achievement remarkable is not only the volume of wickets but also the efficiency: an average of 7.47 and an economy of 5.35, rare figures in such a fast-paced format.
Her standout performance came on 28th August 2025, against Welsh Fire at Southampton, where she ripped through their batting order with 4 wickets for just 6 runs in 20 balls (20-15-6-4). Bell’s fiery spell not only earned her the Player of the Match award but also firmly established her as the most lethal bowler in the history of the Women’s Hundred so far.
Tash Farrant: Oval Invincibles (18 wickets in 9 innings, 2021)
The very first edition of the Women’s Hundred in 2021 saw Tash Farrant of Oval Invincibles make history as the pioneer of bowling dominance in the tournament. With 18 wickets in 9 innings, Farrant combined accuracy and swing to outfox top batters. She finished the season with a superb average of 10.27 and an economy of 6.20, setting the standard for future editions.
Her biggest moment came in the Eliminator against Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval on 20th August 2021, where she returned astonishing figures of 4 for 10 from 19 balls (19-13-10-4). It not only won her the Player of the Match award but also confirmed her reputation as a bowler for the big moments.
Amanda-Jade Wellington: Southern Brave (17 wickets in 8 innings, 2022)
A year later, the mantle of leading wicket-taker was carried by Southern Brave’s leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington, who finished the 2022 season with 17 wickets in 8 innings, showcasing her ability to outwit batters with flight and sharp turn. With an average of 11.82 and an economy of 7.53, Wellington was not only attacking but incredibly effective throughout the campaign.
Her defining spell came against the Northern Superchargers at Headingley, Leeds, on 31st August 2022, where she delivered a pressure-laden performance with figures of 3 for 17 from 20 balls (20-6-17-3), cementing her status as one of the most dependable spinners in the format.
Georgia Adams: Southern Brave (16 wickets in 9 innings, 2023)
The 2023 edition saw an all-rounder at the forefront. Georgia Adams became the tournament’s highest wicket-taker for that season with 16 wickets in 9 innings. With an average of 12.81 and an economy of 6.83, Adams balanced leadership responsibility with bowling brilliance, often delivering crucial breakthroughs.
Her best figures came on 8th August 2023 at Lord’s, London, against the London Spirit, where she dismantled the opposition with figures of 4 for 11 from 20 balls (20-13-11-4).
Linsey Smith: Northern Superchargers (15 wickets in 7 innings, 2024)
In 2024, it was Northern Superchargers’ crafty left-arm spinner Linsey Smith who topped the charts with 15 wickets in just 7 innings. Her short but impactful campaign yielded wickets at an average of 9.66 and an economy of 6.44, demonstrating her ability to stifle batters while still striking at regular intervals.
Smith’s best outing came at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 6th August 2024, against Birmingham Phoenix, where she produced figures of 3 for 12 from 20 balls (20-14-12-3). It was a spell that turned the game firmly in her side’s favour and showcased the effectiveness of left-arm spin in the format.
Across its five editions, the Women’s Hundred has consistently produced standout bowlers who have left an indelible mark with the ball. From Tash Farrant’s pioneering run in 2021 to Lauren Bell’s record-breaking brilliance in 2025, the competition has highlighted the balance between bat and ball. While Southern Brave bowlers have dominated, with Bell, Wellington, and Adams all leaving their imprint, Linsey Smith and Farrant have ensured that the record books remain well-decorated across teams.
Bell’s 2025 feat of 19 wickets in a single season is now the new benchmark. She is well poised to add more to her wicket tally in the upcoming grand finale on 31st August 2025. Yet, if the short but storied history of the Women’s Hundred is any indication, fans can expect future editions to bring even more breathtaking bowling spells.
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