Most Wickets in Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
Deepti Sharma secured the highest number of wickets in the ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, taking 22 wickets in nine matches.
Tournament Overview
The ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 took place from September 30 to November 2, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. This premier ODI tournament featured top female cricketers and bowlers from around the world.
Top Wicket-Takers
- Deepti Sharma (India) – Leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets. She narrowly missed equaling the record for most wickets in a single Women’s World Cup edition. Deepti became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a World Cup final and was named Player of the Tournament.
- Sophie Ecclestone (England) – Leading wicket-taker in the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup with 21 wickets in nine innings, averaging 15.61.
- Alana King (Australia) – Recorded the best bowling figures in the history of the Women's World Cup, taking 7 wickets for 18 runs against South Africa during the group stages in 2025.
"Deepti Sharma, who became the first bowler to pick up a fifer in a final, was named the Player of the Tournament."
"England’s Sophie Ecclestone finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2022 edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup after claiming 21 scalps in nine innings at an average of 15.61."
"Aussie spinner Alana King registered the best bowling figures in the 2025 Women's World Cup and the history of the tournament, thanks to her incredible 7/18 against South Africa in the group stages."
Author's summary: Deepti Sharma dominated the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup with 22 wickets, setting records and earning Player of the Tournament honors, while Alana King's historic bowling and Sophie Ecclestone’s past performances highlight elite bowling talent in the competition.