In recent years, women’s cricket has experienced a surge in popularity, with growing fan bases, packed stadiums, and increased global attention. Among the formats, Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) stand out as one of the most intense and strategically demanding.
Bowling in ODIs requires a dual skill set: the ability to swing or seam the new ball early on, and the guile to deceive batters with variations and control in the middle and death overs. It’s a format that tests a bowler’s craft and character.
Here is the list of the top five women players with most wickets in ODI cricket:
Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami has the record for most wickets in women’s ODI cricket. She is considered one of the greatest female bowlers of all time. Goswami has played 201 matches with 255 wickets in ODI cricket at an average of 21.98. Her best performance is 6 for 31 in ODI cricket.
Shabnim Ismail
Shabnim Ismail is a South-African cricketer and a right-arm fast bowler. In ODIs, she has claimed 191 wickets in 127 matches at an average of 19.95. Ismail is known for her aggressiveness, speed, and pace. She is the all-time highest wicket-taker for the South African team in ODIs. Her best bowling figures are 6 for 10.
Cathryn Fitzpatrick
Cathryn is a former Australian cricketer and was the fastest bowler in the world in her prime years. Cathryn has taken 180 wickets in 109 matches at an average of 16.79 in ODIs. She is the first female bowler to take 100 ODI wickets. Her best performance was 5 for 14 in ODIs.
Anisa Mohammed
Anisa is a Trinidadian cricketer who plays for the West Indies cricket team. Anisa has played 141 matches in ODI cricket and grabbed 180 wickets at an average of 20.75. She is the first bowler to take 100 ODI wickets for the West Indies cricket team. Her best bowling performance is 7 for 14 in ODIs.
Katherine Brunt
Katherine Brunt is an English cricketer known for her aggressive right-arm medium-fast bowling with excellent action. Katherine has played 141 matches and has taken 170 wickets at an average of 24.00. Her best performance is 5 for 18 in ODIs.
Also Read: Top 5 Players With Most Hundreds In Women’s ODI Cricket
Women Players With Most Wickets In ODI Cricket (Top 10)
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Jhulan Goswami-IND |
2002-2022 | 204 | 203 | 10005 | 1667.3 | 265 | 5622 | 255 | 6/31 | 22.04 | 3.37 | 39.23 | 7 | 2 | – |
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Shabnim Ismail- SA |
2007-2022 | 127 | 126 | 6170 | 1028.2 | 133 | 3812 | 191 | 6/10 | 19.95 | 3.70 | 32.30 | 6 | 2 | – |
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Cathryn Fitzpatrick- AUS |
1993-2007 | 109 | 109 | 6017 | 1002.5 | 188 | 3023 | 180 | 5/14 | 16.79 | 3.01 | 33.42 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Anisa Mohammed-WI |
2003-2022 | 141 | 134 | 6252 | 1042.0 | 102 | 3735 | 180 | 7/14 | 20.75 | 3.58 | 34.73 | 7 | 6 | – |
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K Sciver-Brunt- ENG |
2005-2022 | 141 | 139 | 6847 | 1141.1 | 157 | 4081 | 170 | 5/18 | 24.00 | 3.57 | 40.27 | 3 | 5 | – |
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Marizanne Kapp- SA |
2009-2025 | 153 | 143 | 6503 | 1083.5 | 114 | 4145 | 169 | 5/45 | 24.52 | 3.82 | 38.47 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Ellyse Perry- AUS-W |
2007-2025 | 158 | 139 | 5806 | 967.4 | 83 | 4243 | 166 | 7/22 | 25.56 | 4.38 | 34.97 | 1 | 3 | – |
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Stafanie Taylor- WI |
2008-2025 | 170 | 138 | 5791 | 965.1 | 103 | 3445 | 155 | 4/17 | 22.22 | 3.56 | 37.36 | 5 | – | – |
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Sana Mir- PAK
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2005-2019 | 120 | 118 | 5942 | 990.2 | 106 | 3665 | 151 | 5/32 | 24.27 | 3.70 | 39.35 | 7 | 1 | – |
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Lisa Sthalekar- AUS |
2001-2013 | 125 | 123 | 5964 | 994.0 | 107 | 3646 | 146 | 5/35 | 24.97 | 3.66 | 40.84 | 1 | 1 | – |
