The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 brought together the best cricketing talent from around the world. Bowling played a crucial role in the tournament, with several bowlers making significant contributions to their team's success. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 bowlers who took the most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023:

1. Sophie Ecclestone | 11 Wickets

There are no players from both the teams playing the final at number-1 in the list of bowlers who have the most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. In this World Cup, the England team had traveled till the semi-finals. South Africa prevented them from going to the green final. Sophie Eccleston of England became the highest wicket-taker in this World Cup.

Sophie Ecclestone is a young spinner who has already made a big impact in women's cricket. She took 11 wickets in the tournament, with an economy rate of 6.92. Ecclestone is known for her accuracy, flight, and ability to extract turns from any surface. She has the most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 and played a crucial role in England's journey to the semi-finals.

2. Megan Schutt | 10 Wickets

Schutt, who also features in the list of most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, got the second innings underway by dismissing both the White Ferns' openers Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine for a first-ball duck. Megan Schutt is one of the best fast bowlers in women's cricket. She took 10 wickets in the tournament, with an economy rate of 11.25. Schutt is known for her ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl deadly yorkers. She played a crucial role in Australia's journey to the final, where she was the top wicket-taker for her team.

3. Ashleigh Gardner | 10 Wickets

Australia spinner Ashleigh Gardner became the first player in the 2023 edition to register a five-wicket haul, while also recording her career-best figures in T20 cricket. In their opening fixture against New Zealand, Gardner helped her team defend 173 with ease. She received the Player of the Match for her lethal bowling performance. Moreover, 5/12 is also the best bowling figures by an Aussie cricketer in T20 World Cup history.

Ashleigh Gardner comes at the third position in the list of most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She is an all-rounder who contributed with both bat and ball in the tournament. She tied with Megan Schutt with 10 wickets in the tournament, with an economy rate of 11.36. Gardner is known for her off-spin and her ability to bowl at different speeds. She played a vital role in Australia's journey to the final.

4. Marizanne Kapp | 9 Wickets

South Africa has undoubtedly failed to win its first World Cup, but one of its bowlers created a ruckus with his balls. Marizanne Kapp ranked fourth in the list of bowlers who took the most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She played six matches and took nine wickets. During this, his economy was 6.27 while the average was 15.44. Kapp is known for her ability to swing the ball and bowl accurate yorkers. She played a crucial role in South Africa's journey to the finals.

5. Shabnim Ismail | 8 Wickets

Shabnim Ismail is one of the fastest bowlers in women's cricket. She took 8 wickets in the tournament, with an economy rate of 8.60. Ismail is known for her ability to bowl consistently at high speeds and bowl Yorkers at will. She played a crucial role in South Africa's journey to the semi-finals.

6. Lea Tahuhu | 8 Wickets

New Zealand's Lea Tahuhu stood at number six in the list of Most wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. This player took eight wickets in four matches in the current edition of the World Cup. During this, her economy was 6.33. The New Zealand team could not reach the semi-finals. But Tahuhu's performance was excellent in this World Cup and she managed to make it to the top-6. Tahuhu is known for her accuracy and her ability to bowl at different lengths.

7. Ayabonga Khaka | 7 Wickets

Ayabonga Khaka, the right-arm medium pacer from South Africa, was one of the most consistent performers for her team. She took seven wickets in six matches, with an economy rate of 8.92. Tazmin Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa against England in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final.

8. Sarah Glenn | 7 Wickets

Sarah Glenn, the right-arm leg-spinner from England, was one of the most exciting bowlers in the tournament. She took seven wickets in five matches, with an economy rate of 10.90. Sarah Glenn had a day to remember, taking 3/19 in England's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 match against Ireland.

9. Darcie Brown | 7 Wickets

Darcie Brown, the right-arm fast bowler from Australia, was the youngest player in the tournament. Brown took seven wickets across the tournament, ending with an economy of just five as she bowled a tournament-high 78 dot balls.

10. Renuka Thakur | 7 Wickets

Renuka Singh claimed a fifer and recorded India's best bowling figures in tournament history. In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Renuka Singh was an integral part of the Indian team. She played in all six matches and picked up seven wickets at an average of 16.00. Renuka Singh is a right-arm off-spinner and relies on her variations to deceive the batsmen. She has a good understanding of the pitch conditions and is capable of extracting turn from the surface. Singh's ability to vary her pace and flight of the ball makes it difficult for the batsmen to pick her deliveries. Her consistency and accuracy with the ball make her a reliable bowler in the Indian team.

Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc added a big achievement to his name on Wednesday by becoming the bowler to take the most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Starc achieved this feat by taking two wickets on the first day of the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing his fifth ICC final, has taken 11 wickets so far and is expected to increase it.

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With this, Starc also broke the record of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami as soon as he took the second wicket. This record was earlier in the name of Shami, who had taken 10 wickets in four ICC finals.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

6. Glenn McGrath | 8 Wickets

The former legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath featured in a total of 5 ICC finals for the Baggy Greens and took 8 Wickets for his team. McGrath was one of Australia’s most important players for several years and he always stepped-up big time in finals of major tournaments.

McGrath was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2002 edition of the ICC tournament with 8 wickets in 3 matches after Muttaih Muralidharan who has claimed 10 wickets in as many games.

5. Kyle Jamieson | 8 Wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson also took 8 Wickets in the ICC tournament finals after appearing in 3 innings. In the 2019–2021 World Test Championship Final, Jamieson was named as the man of the match, after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 8 Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja comes fourth on this list. Jadeja’s evolution from a utility player to a match-winner is reflected in his 8 ICC final appearances. In his 8 finals, Jadeja dismissed 8 players in ICC tournament finals.

His all-round prowess was key to India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, where he was the leading wicket-taker. He has since played vital roles in T20 World Cup finals and two successive WTC finals (2021, 2023), as well as the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

3. Trent Boult | 8 Wickets

New Zealand's veteran pacer Trent Boult is true to the 'big-match player' tag with 8 wickets in his 4 ICC Finals. Boult played a massive role in the Kiwis' success in ICC tournaments and gave brilliant bowling performances in the finals as well.

Boult was also the joint leading wicket taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. In 2018, he became the third bowler for New Zealand to take a hat-trick in ODIs.

2. Mohammed Shami | 10 Wickets

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami now comes second in this list. In four ICC finals, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90, an economy rate of 3.95 and best bowling figures of 4/76 in the WTC final 2021 against New Zealand.

Shami is also the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in ODI World Cups and also led all bowlers in the 2023 edition with 24 wickets in seven outings. He continued his magical run in ICC events with a five-wicket haul in his maiden Champions Trophy game (ongoing contest against Bangladesh).

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1. Mitchell Starc | 11* Wickets

Australia's pace ace Mitchell Starc has became the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick achieved the milestone during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing in his fifth ICC final, has now taken 11 wickets across tournament deciders.

The milestone came in style as Starc struck early in South Africa's second innings, cleaning up Aiden Markram for a duck. He followed it up with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 16, ending Day 1 with figures of 2/10 in a fiery spell.

He also became the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC knockout games. He is sharing the spot with former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Shami, who each have taken 22 wickets. The top spot is with former Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 23 wickets.

Till now, 11 Indian cricketers have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Former Indian captain and legend MS Dhoni became the latest Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list. 

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Along with MS Dhoni, Aussie great Matthew Hayden, South African legend Hashim Amla, former South African captain Graeme Smith, former Kiwi leader Daniel Vettori, and former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and English legend Sarah Taylor were also inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025.

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Here are the Indian cricketers who have been inducted into the prestigious "ICC Hall of Fame". 

Indian Cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame

The 2025 IPL season has delivered a brutal reality check for Rishabh Pant. After being picked up by LSG for 27 crore, he turned out to be the most expensive flop of this season.

Can a player sustain an international career after such disappointing performance? Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

Let's dive into the cold facts.

The disappointing IPL 2025 numbers 

Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as the most expensive player in IPL history for ₹27 crore, which proved to be totally not worth it. He only managed to score 151 runs in 13 matches with an average of 13.73 and a strike rate barely crossing 107.

He is the lowest scorer among all the LSG batters in IPL 2025. Apart from batting performance, he also failed as a captain. The team only won 6 matches out of 13 and lost their playoffs berth under Pant's captaincy.

Pant's questionable descision-making, poor shot selections, and a complete lack of form did not justify the big price tag ahead in the auction.

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Rishabh Pant stats in IPL 2025

• vs DC: 0 runs (6 balls)
• vs SRH: 15 runs (15 balls)
• vs PBKS: 2 runs (5 balls)
• vs MI: 2 runs (6 balls)
• vs KKR: 0 runs (0 balls)
• vs GT: 21 runs (18 balls)
• vs CSK: 63 runs (49 balls)
• vs RR: 3 runs (9 balls)
• vs DC: 0 runs (0 balls)
• vs MI: 4 runs (2 balls)
• vs PBKS: 18 runs (17 balls)
• vs SRH: 7 runs (6 balls)
• vs GT: 16* runs (6 balls)

The T20I context: India's current pool and future outlook

Rishabh Pant's position is now critically questionable as India's T20 squad selection prioritizes consistency in batting, high strike rates, and adaptable wicket-keeping.

The current pool of contenders are highly competitive and has the potential to outperform Pant.

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The wicket-keeper batsman contenders

• KL Rahul: His current form in IPL 2025 is magnificent and he has consistently performed well for the team. Rahul's ability to anchor and accelerate has again brought him into T20I contention.
• Sanju Samson: Yet another prime contender with high experience and quality performance. He also holds the ability to blend well into the format.
• Dhruv Jurel: A promising young talent who also has the ability to make impactful finish for the team.
• Ishan Kishan: The pocket dynamo who started his IPL 2025 season with a phenomenal century, and gained his spot in BCCI's central contract (2025), is another strong contender.

Where Rishabh Pant fits (or doesn't fit):

Following the poor performance of Rishabh Pant, several known names have speculated about his mental state and his inability to deal pressure. The former Indian cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, also suggested that Pant should consider taking a break from his format.

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The modern T20 format demands a lot of things that Pant is completely missing:

• Insufficient strike rate 
• Lack of clarity in shot-making
• Inability to convert build innings 
• Diminished reliability as wicketkeeper-batter
• No longer an unique left-handed power option 
• Difficulty handling run-rate pressure 

Pant is missing the "X-factor" that he once possessed. Therefore, unless his form significantly improves soon and makes a comeback, his T20 career is effectively over.

Scoring a century in any form of cricket is a moment of glory, but in the fast-paced format of T20s, it gets more exciting to watch. Numerous cricketers have consistently proved themselves in this format by delivering spectacular tons.

The list goes deep as we have such power-hitters from around the globe!

Join us as we explore the list of players with most centuries in WT20Is and celebrate their glorious innings.

1. Esha Oza (4 centuries) | UAE

The current captain of UAE, Esha Oza, holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is with 4 centuries in her T20 career so far. This Indian-born cricketer made her debut in T20Is in 2018 and reached this milestone extremely fast.

She is also the fastest player from UAE to reach 1000 runs in T20Is. Her fourth century in T20Is came against Qatar in the Asia Cup qualifier, where she led her team to a brilliant victory.

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Esha Oza stats in WT20Is

2. Chamari Athapaththu (3 centuries) | Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu, the current captain of Sri Lanka national team, holds the 2nd position in this list with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is one of the finest cricketers from Sri Lanka and led them to win the 2024 Asia Cup.

Chamari scored her first hundred in T20Is in 2019 against Australia. She scored the other following centuries in 2024 against Scotland and Malaysia.

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Chamari Athapaththu stats in WT20Is

3. Fatuma Kibasu (3 centuries) | Tanzania 

The former captain of Tanzania, Fatuma Kibasu, holds the 3rd position with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is the only Tanzanian woman to score a century at international level so far, and holds the highest individual score for her country in WT20Is.

Fatuma made her T20 debut in 2019 and played magnificently ever since!

Fatuma Kibasu stats in WT20Is

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Other players with 2 centuries in WT20Is 

Here's a list of players who scored 2 centuries in WT20Is and comes in the list following the TOP 3.

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

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The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027