This document provides statistical records for the top 10 players with most wickets in WPL 2026, compiled from official tournament data across three completed seasons.
Records include aggregate wicket totals, match participation, bowling figures, averages, economy rates, and strike rates.
The dataset covers performances from WPL 2023 through WPL 2026. Rankings are determined by total wickets taken during this period. Statistical parameters follow standard cricket recording protocols.
Data is presented in tabular format for efficient reference. Individual player records include comprehensive bowling metrics without interpretive analysis.
Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026
Top 10 Players With Most Wickets in WPL 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 representing New Zealand
- Mumbai Indians squad member
- Strike rate of 13.55 deliveries per wicket
- Wicket accumulation across WPL 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons
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 all-rounder from West Indies
- Mumbai Indians franchise player
- Economy rate of 7.24 runs per over
- Consistent wicket-taking record across three seasons
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 spinner from England
- UP Warriorz team member
- Economy rate of 6.80 runs per over
- Participation in WPL 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions
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 all-rounder from England
- Mumbai Indians squad member
- Total overs bowled: 100 across tournament history
- Maintained a wicket-taking rate of 1.13 wickets per match
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 spinner from Australia
- Delhi Capitals franchise player
- Average of 1.38 wickets per match
- Participated in the WPL 2023 and 2025 seasons
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 from India
- UP Warriorz team member (WPL 2026)
- Previous Delhi Capitals representation (WPL 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Strike rate of 19.87 deliveries per wicket
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 all-rounder from South Africa
- Delhi Capitals franchise player
- Economy rate of 5.94 runs per over
- Participation across the WPL 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons
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 all-rounder from India
- UP Warriorz squad member
- Wicket-per-match ratio of 1.00
- Consistent participation across three tournament editions
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 all-rounder from Australia
- Gujarat Giants captain and team member
- Strike rate of 19.96 deliveries per wicket
- Played all three WPL seasons from 2023 to 2026
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 spinner from India
- Mumbai Indians franchise player
- Average of 1.09 wickets per match
- Season distribution: 15 wickets (2023), 4 wickets (2024), 6 wickets (2025)
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Conclusion:
Statistical analysis of the players with most wickets in WPL reveals the following data points:
- Bowling discipline distribution: 6 spin bowlers, 2 pace bowlers, 2 all-rounders
- Team representation: Mumbai Indians (4 players), UP Warriorz (3 players), Delhi Capitals (2 players), Gujarat Giants (1 player)
- National representation: India (3 players), England (2 players), Australia (2 players), New Zealand (1 player), West Indies (1 player), South Africa (1 player)
- Economy rate range: 5.94 to 8.61 runs per over
Strike rate metrics span 13.55 to 22.55 deliveries per wicket. Bowling average range extends from 16.73 to 31.40 across the group. Match participation varies from 23 to 31 matches per player.
Five-wicket haul frequency: 2 players. Four-wicket haul frequency: 5 players. Maiden over records available for the subset of players listed.
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