Even though T20 cricket is frequently thought of as a game for batters, a few outstanding bowlers have repeatedly shown that good bowling can change the outcome of any match. Their consistency, skill, and capacity to perform under pressure have defined games, from economical stretches to match-winning hauls. The top five wicket-takers in Women’s Premier League (WPL) history are discussed in detail here, along with their outstanding seasons, greatest performances, and contributions to their franchises.
1. Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians) – 41 wickets
With 41 wickets in 29 games, West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has been a bowling force for Mumbai Indians. She made an immediate impression during the first WPL season, taking 16 wickets and hitting 271 runs to win the Player of the Tournament and Purple Cap. She is a vital weapon for Mumbai due to her ability to control the middle overs and strike at key times.
In the 2023 WPL final against the Delhi Capitals, Matthews recorded her best returns of 3/5 (4). She was instrumental in winning Mumbai’s first title by dismissing Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, and Taniya Bhatia. Notably, she claimed 18 wickets at an economy rate of 8.22 in 10 games in 2025.
2. Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians) – 40 wickets
Amelia Kerr, a leg-spin all-rounder from New Zealand, has changed the game for the Mumbai Indians and proved essential to their victories. She is among the most dependable bowlers in WPL history, having claimed 40 wickets in 29 games.
Kerr had a strong WPL 2023 season, taking 15 wickets in 10 games, including the season’s best of 3/22. She only took seven wickets in the WPL 2024, but she recovered to become one of the season’s top bowlers in the 2025 tournament. One of the few bowlers in WPL history to take five wickets, she produced her best-ever WPL figures against UP Warriorz, taking an incredible 5/38. She had a notable performance despite having an economy of 9.50 in that match because of her ability to break partnerships and bowl well under pressure.
3. Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz) – 36 wickets
Since the first WPL season, Sophie Ecclestone, England’s top left-arm spinner, has been a vital member of UP Warriorz. She has been one of the tournament’s most reliable wicket-takers, with 36 in 25 games. With 16 wickets overall, including her best of 4/13 against RCB, where she destroyed their batting order by dismissing Sophie Devine, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, and Sahana Pawar, Ecclestone finished as the WPL 2023’s joint-highest wicket-taker.
She went on to take 11 wickets in 8 games in the WPL 2024 while maintaining an incredible economy rate of 6.57. Despite taking nine wickets in the WPL 2025, she was one of the league’s most valuable bowlers due to her ability to limit runs and take vital wickets. The highlight of her season came in the WPL’s first-ever super over, where she defended 8 runs against RCB.
4. Jess Jonassen (Delhi Capitals) – 33 wickets
Season after season, Delhi Capitals have greatly benefited from the contributions of Australian veteran left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen. She has taken 33 wickets in 24 games over the course of three WPL seasons, solidifying her position as a key member of Delhi’s bowling attack.
She demonstrated her ability to dominate the game in the middle overs by taking nine wickets in nine games in the WPL 2023. She gained 11 wickets in the WPL 2024, including a game-winning 3/21 showing. She was among the leading wicket-takers with 13 scalps during her best season in the WPL 2025, when she also achieved her WPL best of 4/31 against UP Warriorz. Because of her expertise and reliability, Jonassen is an indispensable member of the Delhi Capitals’ bowling lineup.
5. Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians) – 32 wickets
One of the Mumbai Indians’ most valuable players is England’s dynamic all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is excellent with the bat and the ball. She is best renowned for her batting, but she has also shown herself to be a dependable bowler, taking 32 wickets in 29 games over three seasons.
She steadily maintained an economy of 7.96 while taking 10 wickets in the WPL 2023 and another 10 in the 2024 season. She took 12 more wickets in the WPL 2025, including the game-winning 3/18 against UP Warriorz. Being one of the few players to dominate both the batting and bowling charts, Sciver-Brunt’s all-around skill is what makes her stand out. She is the leading run-scorer in WPL history and also won the Orange Cap for the most runs, a record 523, in the WPL 2025.
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