Top 10 Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026

This document records wicket-taking statistics for the Women’s Premier League across four tournament editions from 2023 through 2026.

All data reflects officially recorded match results and bowling performance metrics compiled from league archives.

The top 10 players with most wickets in WPL 2026 are ranked by cumulative wicket totals.

Statistical parameters include matches played, best bowling figures, bowling averages, economy rates, and strike rates.

All measurements adhere to standard cricket statistical protocols.

This archival record serves as a permanent reference document for women’s T20 league performance history.

No predictive or interpretive content is included beyond recorded numerical data.

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1 Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026

Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026

Top 10 Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026

Rank	Player Name	Team	Matches	Total Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	Economy Rate
1	Amelia Kerr	Mumbai Indians	31	45	5/38	16.73	7.40
2	Hayley Matthews	Mumbai Indians	29	41	3/5	17.56	7.24
3	Sophie Ecclestone	UP Warriorz	27	38	4/13	18.78	6.80
4	Nat Sciver-Brunt	Mumbai Indians	31	35	3/18	22.54	7.89
5	Jess Jonassen	Delhi Capitals	24	33	4/31	20.75	7.74
6	Shikha Pandey	UP Warriorz	29	32	3/23	23.53	7.10
7	Marizanne Kapp	Delhi Capitals	26	28	5/15	21.42	5.94
8	Deepti Sharma	UP Warriorz	27	27	4/19	31.40	8.35
9	Ashleigh Gardner	Gujarat Giants	27	26	3/31	28.65	8.61
10	Saika Ishaque	Mumbai Indians	23	25	4/11	21.20	7.69

WPL Top 10 Wicket Takers: Complete Stats

Amelia Kerr (45 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
31	45	5/38	16.73	7.40	13.55

Leg-spin bowler
Mumbai Indians franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Participated in 31 of Mumbai Indians’ matches across four seasons
Recorded one five-wicket haul during tournament history

Hayley Matthews (41 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
29	41	3/5	17.56	7.24	14.53

Off-spin bowler
Mumbai Indians franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Match participation recorded across three tournament editions
Bowling average maintained below 18.00 runs per wicket

Sophie Ecclestone (38 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
27	38	4/13	18.78	6.80	16.57

Left-arm orthodox spin bowler
UP Warriorz franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Appeared in 27 fixtures during four-season span
Economy rate recorded at 6.80 runs per over

Nat Sciver-Brunt (35 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
31	35	3/18	22.54	7.89	17.14

Medium-pace bowler
Mumbai Indians franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Completed 100.0 overs across tournament participation
Strike rate documented at 17.14 balls per wicket

Jess Jonassen (33 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
24	33	4/31	20.75	7.74	16.09

Left-arm orthodox spin bowler
Delhi Capitals franchise (WPL 2023, 2025)
Recorded participation in two non-consecutive seasons
Maintained strike rate under 17.00 deliveries per wicket

Shikha Pandey (32 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
29	32	3/23	23.53	7.10	19.87

Right-arm fast-medium bowler
Delhi Capitals (WPL 2023-2025), UP Warriorz (WPL 2026)
Changed franchise affiliation before 2026 season
Accumulated wickets across 29 match appearances

Marizanne Kapp (28 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
26	28	5/15	21.42	5.94	21.64

Right-arm fast-medium bowler
Delhi Capitals franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Registered economy rate of 5.94 runs per over
Achieved one five-wicket haul (5/15) in tournament record

Deepti Sharma (27 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
27	27	4/19	31.40	8.35	22.55

Off-spin bowler
UP Warriorz franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Maintained 1:1 wicket-to-match ratio
Best bowling return recorded at 4/19 in single match

Ashleigh Gardner (26 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
27	26	3/31	28.65	8.61	19.96

Off-spin bowler
Gujarat Giants franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Served as franchise captain across all tournament editions
Participated in 27 matches during a four-season period

Saika Ishaque (25 Wickets)

Tournament Record

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
23	25	4/11	21.20	7.69	16.52

Left-arm orthodox spin bowler
Mumbai Indians franchise (WPL 2023-2026)
Season-wise distribution: 15 wickets (2023), 4 wickets (2024), 6 wickets (2025)
Bowling average recorded at 21.20 runs per wicket

Final Verdict:

Statistical analysis of the players with most wickets in WPL indicates the following archival data:

Bowling category distribution: Spin bowling (6 players), Pace bowling (2 players), All-round capability (2 players)
Franchise representation: Mumbai Indians (4 players), UP Warriorz (3 players), Delhi Capitals (2 players), Gujarat Giants (1 player)
International distribution: Six nations represented across ten ranking positions
Strike rate range: 13.55 to 22.55 deliveries per wicket recorded

Economy rate measurements span 5.94 to 8.61 runs per over. Bowling average documentation ranges from 16.73 to 31.40 across the statistical cohort. Match participation levels vary from 23 to 31 fixtures per player.