Players with Most Wickets in The Hundred Women’s Competition History

Top Wicket Taker in the Hundred 2024 (Women’s) 

White ball cricket is the game of momentum, and the batters crave it once they start hitting, but bowlers are the ones who break this momentum and also provide the crucial breakthrough in the game. All these 10 bowlers are globally recognised and are considered to be a great addition to any team, especially in white ball cricket. 

Some of the great names in T20 cricket like Marizanne Kapp, Hayley Matthews, Jess Jonassen, and Ashleigh Gardner are among the top 10 wicket takers this season, which also shows the high competitiveness of this league. All the top 10 bowlers were an important part of their teams and very often looked at as wicket takers. Taking wickets is the most precious dot ball in shorter formats, and they managed to do so regularly. One thing which is also common in all these top 10 bowlers is experience. All of them are experienced players and have played for their country and multiple T20 leagues as well, which proves that you need to be experienced enough to take wickets in the shorter format and also have the skills to deliver on the big stage.

Not only the competition, but this league provides a great platform for young girls to share the field and dressing room with the best players in Women’s cricket and gain some valuable insights which will help them in their careers.

List of Most Wickets in the Hundred history (Women’s) 

5. Kathryn Cross - 35 Wickets

Kathryn Cross is a 33-year-old pacer from England and another bowler from the Northern Superchargers in the top five. An economy rate of 7.28 with 35 wickets in the Hundred Cross has become an important player for the Superchargers in real quick time. Cross had to wait for a long time to make her international debut. She made her debut in 2013 against West Indies and arrived on the big stage with a bang. With 4/51, she became the Player of the Match on her debut. 

4. Linsey Smith - 35 Wickets

Linsey Smith is a 30-year-old left-arm spinner from England. Linsey plays for Northern Superchargers in the Hundred and has taken 35 wickets with left-arm spin with an economy rate under 7. She has been a part of the English team for a while now and announced her arrival on the big stage by taking a 5 wicket haul on her ODI debut. 

3. Marizanne Kapp - 37 Wickets

Marizanne Kapp is one of the most experienced players going around in the world right now. Known for her sheer pace, she dismantles stumps easily with her pace. Marizanne is 36 year 36-year-old pace bowling all-rounder from South Africa. She is one of the best all-rounders in the world right now. With 37 wickets and 630 runs in her Hundred career, Kapp is the key player for the Oval Invincibles. 

2. Lauren Katie Bell - 41 Wickets

Lauren Katie Bell is a 24-year-old bowling all-rounder from England. Lauren has been in the spotlight for a while now as she has picked up 41 wickets with an economy of 7.23. On the back of successful performances in the domestic leagues, Lauren earned her national call-up and made her debut for England on June 27, 2022, vs South Africa, and she never looked back. Not just with the ball, Lauren is handy with the ball as well. Her cameos have played a vital role in some matches.

1. Amanda Wellington - 45 Wickets

Amanda - Jade Wellington, the leg spinner from Australia, is the highest wicket taker in Hundred history. Amanda has played for three teams in her Hundred career so far and has taken 45 wickets with an economy of 6.84, which is considered an outstanding stat for a spinner, especially in the shorter format. Amanda has represented the Oval Invincible, Manchester Originals, and Southern Brave in her Hundred career so far and has played a crucial role in all these teams.