In this blog we will discuss the top players who captured most wickets in ODI women’s cricket.
1. Jhulan Goswami – 255 Wickets – Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The former Indian captain and legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has the record for the Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2002 – 2022, Jhulan Goswami played 204 matches and took 255 wickets with an average of 22.04 and an economy of 3.37 runs per over. Her best performance was 6/31 against New Zealand.
Goswami is the highest wicket-taker in women’s One Day International (ODI) cricket and the first woman to take 200 wickets in ODIs.
She was known for her ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch and consistently challenge the batsman with her accuracy and control.
She was also named the ICC Women’s Player of the Year in 2007 and was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2010.
2. Shabnim Ismail – 191 Wickets – Second Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The South African right-arm bowler Shabnam Ismail has the record for the second-Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket history.
From 2007 – 2022, Shabnam Ismail played 127 matches and took 191 wickets with an average of 19.95 and an economy of 3.70 runs per over. Her best performance was 6/10 against the Netherlands.
Shabnam Ismail is a West Indian bowler. She has a fast arm and good throwing action. She is known for her ability to swing the ball sharply, making her a threat at the wicket.
Ismail has also been known for her ability to create swing and turn in the air with her bowling.
It makes her a difficult opponent for batsmen, as they have to be careful not to be caught out by her fast deliveries.
3. Cathryn Fitzpatrick – 180 Wickets – Third Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The former Australian fast bowler Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick has the record for the third-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 1993 – 2007, Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick played 109 matches and took 180 wickets with an average of 16.79 and an economy of 3.01 runs per over. Her best performance was 5/14.
Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick is a former Australian cricketer who was a member of the Australian women’s cricket team for over a decade.
She is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the women’s game.
Fitzpatrick was known for her ability to generate pace and swing the ball and for her accuracy and control.
She was also a useful lower-order batsman and was a vital member of the Australian team that won the World Cup in 1997 and 2005.
4. Anisa Mohammed – 180 Wickets – Fourth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The West Indian right arm off break bowler Anisa Mohammed has the record for the fourth-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2003 – 2022, Anisa played 141 matches and took 180 wickets with an average of 20.75 and an economy of 3.58 runs per over. Her best performance was 7/14.
She was a right-arm off-break bowler known for her accuracy and consistency.
Anisa Mohammed could vary her pace and flight well and be effective against both right and left-handed batsmen.
She was also known for her ability to bowl long spells and maintain accuracy, making her a valuable asset to the West Indies team.
5. Katherine Brunt – 170 Wickets – Fifth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The English right-arm fast bowler Katherine Brunt has the record for the fifth-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2002 – 2022, Katherine Brunt played 147 matches and took 170 wickets with an average of 24.00 and an economy of 3.57 runs per over. Her best performance was 5/81.
She is a right-arm fast-medium bowler known for her ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch.
Brunt is also a useful lower-order batsman known for her aggressive style of play.
Brunt is considered one of the greatest bowlers in the history of women’s cricket and has taken over 150 wickets in One Day International (ODI) matches.
6. Ellyse Perry – 161 Wickets – Sixth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The Australian sensational fast bowler Ellyse Perry has the record for the sixth-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2007 – 2022, Ellyse Perry played 128 matches and took 161 wickets with an average of 24.90 and an economy of 4.35 runs per over. Her best performance was 7/22.
She is an all-rounder known for her fast bowling and powerful batting.
Perry is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and is known for her ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch.
She is also a useful lower-order batsman and is known for her aggressive style of play.
Perry has represented Australia in over 100 One Day International (ODI) matches and has taken over 150 wickets in international cricket.
She is considered one of the best all-rounders in the world.
7. Stafanie Taylor – 153 Wickets – Seventh Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The West Indian right arm off break bowler Stafanie Taylor has the record for the seventh Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2008 – 2022, Stafanie Taylor played 132 matches and took 152 wickets with an average of 21.84 and an economy of 3.53 runs per over. Her best performance was 4/17.
Stafanie Roxann Taylor is a Jamaican cricketer representing the West Indies women’s cricket team.
She is an all-rounder known for her powerful batting and spin bowling. Taylor is a right-arm off-break bowler known for her accuracy and control.
She is also a useful lower-order batsman and is known for her aggressive style of play.
Taylor has represented the West Indies in over 100 One Day International (ODI) matches and has taken over 150 wickets in international cricket.
She is considered one of the best all-rounders in the world.
8. Sana Mir – 151 Wickets – Eighth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The former Pakistani legend right arm off break bowler Sana Mir has the record for the eighth Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2005 – 2019, Sana Mir played 120 matches and took 151 wickets with an average of 24.27 and an economy of 3.81 runs per over. Her best performance was 5/32.
Sana Mir is a retired Pakistani cricketer and former Pakistan women’s cricket team captain. She is a right-arm off-break bowler known for her accuracy and control.
Mir was the first Pakistani woman to take 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket and is considered one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the women’s game.
She was also a handy lower-order batsman known for her calm and composed demeanor on the field.
9. Marizanne Kapp – 147 Wickets – Ninth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The South African right-arm medium-fast bowler Marizanne Kapp has the record for the ninth-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2009 – 2022, Marizanne Kapp played 129 matches and took 147 wickets with an average of 24.84 and an economy of 3.81 runs per over. Her best performance was 5/45.
Kapp is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and is known for her ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch.
She is also a useful lower-order batsman and is known for her aggressive style of play.
Kapp has represented South Africa in over 100 One Day International (ODI) matches and has taken over 100 wickets in international cricket.
She is considered one of the best all-rounders in the world.
10. Lisa Sthalekar-146 Wickets-Tenth Most wickets in ODI women’s cricket
The former Australian captain and right-arm off-break bowler Lisa Sthalekar have the record for the tenth-Most wickets in the history of ODI women’s cricket.
From 2001 – 2013, Lisa Sthalekar played 125 matches and took 146 wickets with an average of 24.97 and an economy of 3.66 runs per over. Her best performance was 5/35.
Lisa Sthalekar is a retired Australian cricketer and former Australian women’s cricket team captain.
She is a right-arm off-break bowler known for her accuracy and control.
Sthalekar was the leading wicket-taker in the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she helped Australia win the tournament.
She was also a handy lower-order batsman known for her calm and composed demeanor on the field. Sthalekar was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2018.
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