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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 finally came to a close with Australia defeating hosts England in the final at Lord’s to clinch a record seventh title. They were the two undisputed best teams in the competition, going on to reach the summit clash unbeaten and with a 100 per cent record.
Twelve of the best teams in the world took on each other in a month of exhilarating cricket, boosted by the exciting atmosphere in England. Players stepped up with both bat and ball for their teams, putting in brilliant showings to either break out into a new realm or silence critics with a chip on their shoulders. This was a World Cup where the bowlers had significant impacts, and we take a look at the ones who have been consistent throughout the season.
Here are the top three wicket-takers from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Despite Pakistan having a dismal run in the tournament, picking up just the solitary win against the Netherlands, skipper Fatima Sana has been making waves around the cricketing world, showing her skills on full display. A fast bowler who can hit a long ball, the skipper was the lone bright spark in a disappointing campaign for her team, picking up 11 wickets, averaging 11.27 and at an economy of 6.95. Her best figures of 3 for 12 came against the Netherlands, and she put in a stunning all-round performance against Suth Africa with figures of 3 for 16 and scoring an unbeaten 55. In a proud moment for Pakistan cricket, she earned a Hundred deal after being signed as a wildcard player for the Birmingham Phoenix, becoming the first Pakistani player to be picked in the Women’s Hundred.
Sophie Molineux came into this tournament with a chip on her shoulder, leading an Australian side yet to taste ICC silverware since 2023, after the retirement of the much-adored wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy. And lead from the front she did, finishing as the team’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 scalps, averaging 14.72 at an economy of 6.75. She picked up wickets in all but one game of the tournament and finished with the best figures of 2 for 6 against Pakistan. She was a consistent presence for her team with the ball and picked up key wickets to break partnerships in all matches.
2025 ODI World Cup winners India came into this edition of the tournament as one of the favourites despite being drawn in a strong group against Australia and South Africa. While their campaign may not have gone the way they desired, the form of N Shree Charani was a major positive for the team. The left-arm spinner finished as the leading wicket-taker of the competition with 14 scalps, averaging 8.35 at an economy of 5.85. She picked up more than a wicket in all games, with best figures of 4 for 19 against the Netherlands. With Shreyanka Patil suffering an ankle injury in the game against the Dutch side, Shree Charani filled in brilliantly as the second spinner, bowling with great control and accuracy while being a genuine wicket-taking threat.
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