Top 5: Who are the leading wicket takers for India in Women's T20Is in Year 2024

India’s bowlers had a defining year in T20Is, excelling in a format that dominated their cricket calendar, including multi-nation tournaments like the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the Women’s Asia Cup. With consistent and impactful performances, the Indian bowling unit showcased a remarkable blend of experience and emerging talent. This article highlights the top wicket-takers for India in T20Is in 2024.

Most Wickets for India in T20Is (2024):

1) Deepti Sharma: 30 Wickets

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was the team’s leading wicket-taker in the T20I format with 30 scalps in 23 matches. In the home series against Australia, Deepti claimed five wickets across three matches in January 2024. The off-spinner excelled in the Women’s Asia Cup, finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets in five matches, including two standout spells of 3/20 against Pakistan and 3/13 against Nepal. In the 2024 World Cup, Deepti scalped four wickets in as many games. Known for her ability to break partnerships in the middle overs, she remained a dependable option for India throughout the year.

2) Radha Yadav: 29 Wickets

Radha Yadav secured the second spot with 29 wickets in 17 T20I matches. The left-arm spinner was pivotal in India’s five-match T20I series whitewash against Bangladesh, where she bagged 10 wickets. Renowned for her accuracy, Radha was exceptional in the three-match home series against South Africa, claiming six wickets. She continued her impressive form in the Women’s Asia Cup with six scalps and concluded the year on a high note with figures of 4/29 in the third T20I against the West Indies, delivering yet another match-winning performance.

3) Pooja Vastrakar: 21 Wickets

Pooja Vastrakar had a stellar season, claiming 21 wickets in 17 T20Is. Renowned for her versatility, Pooja delivered with the new ball, in the middle overs, and at the death. She picked up five wickets in the series against Bangladesh and followed it with an impressive eight wickets against South Africa, including her career-best figures of 4/13 in the third T20I. Pooja added six wickets to her tally in the Women’s Asia Cup but was limited to just two games in the Women’s T20 World Cup due to injury concerns.

4) Renuka Singh Thakur: 20 Wickets

Renuka Singh Thakur had an impactful year, claiming 20 wickets in 19 matches at an economy of 6.27. She was among India’s top performers in the Women’s Asia Cup, picking up seven wickets in five matches. Renuka continued her form into the 2024 World Cup, scalping another seven wickets in four matches. Known for her ability to strike in the powerplay, she consistently provided early breakthroughs and finished as India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament.

5) Shreyanka Patil: 15 Wickets

Shreyanka Patil showed promise, picking up 15 wickets. She claimed four wickets in the three T20Is against Bangladesh and delivered a stellar performance in the Women’s Asia Cup with figures of 2/14 against Pakistan before being ruled out due to a fractured finger on her left hand. Shreyanka made a comeback in the World Cup, taking four wickets in four matches, including a match-winning spell of 2/12 against Pakistan.