Womens T20 World Cup – Bowling Stats for Leading Wicket Takers

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Cricket is a game of statistics; few numbers are as revered as those of the leading wicket-takers. These players have honed their craft and taken wickets with skill and precision, becoming legends of the sport in the process. Among these elite bowlers are women who have proven themselves as forces to be reckoned with on the international stage. From Megan Schutt of Australia to England’s Anya Shrubsole, these women have amassed impressive numbers and captured the attention of fans worldwide. Their feats are a testament to their dedication and talent, inspiring the next generation of cricketers to follow in their footsteps.

Megan Schutt

Megan Schutt is an Australian fast bowler who has established herself as one of the game’s most consistent and reliable bowlers. She has taken 156 wickets in 120 international matches, including an impressive best of 4-18. Schutt has been a critical member of the Australian team that has dominated women’s cricket in recent years. She was instrumental in their successful campaigns at the 2014 and 2018 ICC Women’s World T20 tournaments.

Schutt’s bowling style is characterised by her ability to swing the ball both ways, making her a real threat to even the best batters in the world. She also possesses excellent control and can vary her pace to keep the batters guessing.

Poonam Yadav

Poonam Yadav is an Indian leg-spinner who has emerged as one of the most exciting bowlers in women’s cricket in recent years. She has taken 112 wickets in 85 international matches, including a best of 4-19. Yadav is a master of deception and can turn the ball sharply, making her a real handful for any batter. Yadav was a vital member of the Indian team that reached the final of the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup, and she played a crucial role in their successful campaign.

Jess Jonassen

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One of the premier female bowlers in cricket is Jess Jonassen, an Australian left-arm orthodox spinner. She has taken 102 wickets in 80 international matches, including a best of 5-12. Jonassen is renowned for her ability to vary her pace and flight, which makes her a real handful for any batter. Jonassen was a vital member of the Australian team that won the 2014 and 2018 ICC Women’s World T20 tournaments, and she was also part of the team that reached the final of the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone is an English left-arm orthodox spinner, one of the most prominent and highly regarded figures in the realm of leading bowlers in women’s cricket. She has taken 93 wickets in 62 international matches, including a best of 4-18. Ecclestone is known for her ability to spin the ball sharply and vary her pace, which makes her a real threat to even the best batters in the world.

Anya Shrubsole

Anya Shrubsole is one of the top women cricketers in the world, and her impressive performances have earned her the title of leading wicket-taker in international cricket. The English fast bowler has consistently been a thorn in the side of opposition batters. Shrubsole has been a critical player for the England women’s cricket team, taking 151 wickets in 120 One Day Internationals (ODIs) at an impressive average of 24.63. She has also picked up 84 wickets in 77 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) at an average of 18.94.

The game of cricket has been enriched by the talents of many incredible women who have taken the sport to new heights. Among these women are the leading wicket-takers, who have inspired countless fans worldwide with their skill, precision, and dedication to their craft. As women’s cricket continues to grow in popularity, we can expect to see more bowlers emerge and leave their mark on the sport.

Also Read: Women T20 World Cup Records and Statistics – Batting Stats for Best Strike Rates (sportsdigest.in)

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