The warm-up matches for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 are scheduled to begin on September 28, with the Indian women’s team set to play their practice match against the West Indies on September 29.
Many of the most skilled bowler have participated in the Women’s T20 World Cup, consistently taking key wickets to challenge opposing batters and disrupt their momentum. Let us look at top bowlers who have taken most wickets in the tournament.
Highest Wicket-takers in Women’s T20 World Cup history
Shabnim Ismail of South Africa currently holds the record for the most wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup, with an impressive 43 wickets. Close behind, England’s Anya Shrubsole ranks as the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history. Meanwhile, Australia’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, Ellyse Perry, has left a lasting mark on the competition over the years, consistently delivering outstanding bowling performances.
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
| Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | 32 | 43 |
| Anya Shrubsole | England | 27 | 41 |
| Megan Schutt | Australia | 24 | 40 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 42 | 40 |
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | 31 | 33 |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 32 | 29 |
| Poonam Yadav | India | 18 | 28 |
| Nida Dar | Pakistan | 29 | 27 |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies | 30 | 26 |
| Marizanne Kaap | South Africa | 26 | 26 |
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