Since 2022, since the time when the Women’s Caribbean Premier League came into being, bowlers have had the lion’s share in deciding matches that at one time seemed the overwhelming trend in favor of the batters. These bowlers have combined and turned that skill and so have ensured consistency and match-winning ability in an arena considered a battier’s match. The following are the top-ranking wicket-takers, ranked by wickets, bowling figures, and impact, in the history of the WCPL.
Most wickets in WCPL history
| Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 13 | 23 | 4/14 | 12.26 | 5.79 | 12.69 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 9 | 16 | 4/16 | 10.87 | 5.11 | 12.75 |
| Amanda Wellington | 10 | 13 | 4/23 | 14.15 | 4.71 | 18.00 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 14 | 12 | 4/21 | 18.25 | 7.06 | 15.50 |
| Anisa Mohammed | 10 | 11 | 4/28 | 16.54 | 6.46 | 15.36 |
1. Hayley Matthews (Barbados Royals) – 23 Wickets
Hayley Matthews tops the wicket-taking chart with 23 wickets in 13 matches since the WCPL began in 2022. Matthews is well known for her off-spin bowling with good accuracy and dismissing important batters, her spell of 4/14 stands out. With an average of 12.26 and 5.79 economy, she has commanded respect amongst all T20 cricketers. Besides being an amazing batter, she has turned out to be the most dominant all-rounder in the WCPL.
2. Shabnim Ismail (Guyana Amazon Warriors) – 16 Wickets
Shabnim Ismail has been at the forefront of the Warriors bowling with 16 wickets in 9 games. A match-defining 4/16 came as she ripped apart the top order. With all her experience and coping with variations, Shabnim holds an economy of 5.11 which makes her an invaluable bowler at the death overs.
3. Amanda-Jade Wellington (Barbados Royals) – 13 Wickets
Amanda-Jade Wellington has taken 13 wickets in 10 games for the Barbados Royals and established herself as a consistent wicket-taker. She exhibits her ability to change matches with disciplined bowling through her best of 4/23. She has been a brave bowler under pressure with an average of 14.15.
4. Aaliyah Alleyne (Barbados Royals)- 12 Wickets
The fast bowling of Aaliyah Alleyne has been a vital tool for the Royals. She has 12 wickets through 14 matches, with best bowling of 4/21, and an economy rate of 7.06. Although she ranks nowhere near the top of the wicket-taking charts, her ability to bring big breakthroughs with the new ball has been vital.
5. Anisa Mohammed (Trinbago Knight Riders) – 11 Wickets
Anisa Mohammed completes the top five. For Trinbago Knight Riders, she has taken 11 wickets in 10 matches. Her best showing of 4/28 proved she can bring both pressure and wickets in the crucial middle overs. She has remained a consistent wicket-taking option with a strike rate of just 15.36.
