Despite its very short history, the Women’s Premier League produced many world-class players including bowlers. Whether it is S Ecclestone of UP Warriorz or Shreyanka Patil of Royal Challenger Bangalore, these women created a new history in women’s cricket. But Who is the most Wicket-taker in Women Premier League?
Get your all related answers in this article including the most wicket-takers in WPL history and who takes the highest wickets in WPL. The WPL is set to kick off from 14th February 2025 and this information may help you a lot.
Most Wicket-taker in WPL History
With 27 wickets in 17 matches, S Ecclestone of UP Warriorz is the most wicket-taker in WPL history. To achieve this milestone, she bowled 402 deliveries with a decent economy of 6.59 per over. Her best inning record is 4/13. She is followed by S Ishaque of Mumbai Indians who has taken 24 wickets in 19 matches while bowled 359 deliveries.
Hailed from Cheshire England, the Slow Left arm Orthodox bowler has the record as the 4th most wicket-taker in T20 international career. Now, all eyes are on her performance in upcoming 3rd edition of WPL 2025, starting from 14th February.
List of Highest Wicket-takers in Women Premier League
The list of Highest Wickets in Women Premier League is led by S Ecclestone with 27 wickets so far. She is followed by S Ishaque (24), HK Matthews (23), AC Kerr (22), and many others. Here is the complete list of highest wicket-takers in WPL.
| Player Name | WPL Team | Matches | Wickets | Best |
| S Ecclestone | UP Warriorz | 17 | 27 | 4/13 |
| S Ishaque | Mumbai Indians | 19 | 24 | 4/11 |
| HK Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 19 | 23 | 3/5 |
| AC Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 19 | 22 | 4/17 |
| M Kapp | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 20 | 5/15 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians | 19 | 20 | 3/21 |
| JL Jonassen | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 20 | 3/21 |
| SR Patil | Royal Challenger Bangalore | 15 | 19 | 4/12 |
| S Pandey | Delhi Capitals | 18 | 19 | 3/23 |
| DB Sharma | UP Warriorz | 17 | 19 | 4/19 |
Shreyanka Rajesh Patil is the only Indian bowler with a strong performance in the WPL, taking 19 wickets in 15 matches. She shares this milestone with Shikha Pandey and Deepti Sharma jointly, who also have 19 wickets but in more matches—18 and 17, respectively.
Most Wickets in WPL in Single Season
Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians has taken the most wickets in WPL 2023 and holds the title of Purple Cap with 16 wickets. While in the 2nd edition of WPL 2024, Shreyanka Patil of Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatched the title with 13 wickets. WPL 2025 most wicket taker is yet to be announced as the 3rd edition is still going on.
Highest Wickets in Women Premier League Single Season:
| Player Name | Team | Year | Wickets |
| Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 2023 | 16 |
| Shreyanka Patil | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 | 13 |
| TBD | TBD | 2025 | TBD |
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