Ellyse Perry has the best bowling figures in the Women’s Premier League, 6 wickets for 15 runs. While everyone loves watching batters hit sixes and score runs, bowlers have proved they can win matches just as easily. In T20 cricket, bowling figures tell us how well a bowler performed.
A great bowling spell can turn a match around in just a few overs. The WPL has already given us some amazing bowling performances that fans will remember for years. These spells not only took wickets but also put pressure on teams and changed the course of entire matches.
Top 10 Best Bowling Figures in WPL History
This list covers the best bowling spells from all WPL seasons. We looked at how many wickets each bowler took, how few runs they gave away, and how much their performance helped their team win.
Every spell on this list had a huge impact on the match result. These performances show that great bowling can beat even the strongest batting lineups.
| Rank | Player | Figures | Overs | Team | Opponent | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellyse Perry | 6/15 | 4.0 | RCB Women | MI Women | 12 Mar 2024 | Delhi |
| 2 | Marizanne Kapp | 5/15 | 4.0 | DC Women | GG Women | 11 Mar 2023 | DY Patil |
| 3 | Asha Sobhana | 5/22 | 4.0 | RCB Women | UPW Women | 24 Feb 2024 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Shreyanka Patil | 5/23 | 3.5 | RCB Women | GG Women | 16 Jan 2026 | DY Patil |
| 5 | Tara Norris | 5/29 | 4.0 | DC Women | RCB Women | 5 Mar 2023 | Brabourne |
| 6 | Nandini Sharma | 5/33 | 4.0 | DC Women | GG Women | 11 Jan 2026 | DY Patil |
| 7 | Kim Garth | 5/36 | 4.0 | GG Women | UPW Women | 5 Mar 2023 | DY Patil |
| 8 | Amelia Kerr | 5/38 | 4.0 | MI Women | UPW Women | 6 Mar 2025 | Lucknow |
| 9 | Saika Ishaque | 4/11 | 3.1 | MI Women | GG Women | 4 Mar 2023 | DY Patil |
| 10 | Shreyanka Patil | 4/12 | 3.3 | RCB Women | DC Women | 17 Mar 2024 | Delhi |
1. Ellyse Perry: 6/15
Ellyse Perry delivered the best bowling figures in WPL history with a stunning 6 for 15 against Mumbai Indians. The Australian all-rounder tore through the MI batting order with her pace and accuracy.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MI Women | 113 all out | Lost by 7 wickets |
| RCB Women | 115/3 (15.0 overs) | Won by 7 wickets (30 balls remaining) |
She bowled her four overs straight and gave the batters no room to score freely. Perry took wickets in the powerplay, middle overs, and death overs. She removed both openers early, then came back to clean up the tail.
Her spell kept MI to just 113 runs, which RCB chased down easily. This performance showed why Perry is one of the greatest all-rounders in women’s cricket.
2. Marizanne Kapp: 5/15
Marizanne Kapp showed her class as a strike bowler for Delhi Capitals in this match. The South African pacer took five wickets while giving away just 15 runs in her four overs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | 105/9 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals Women | 107/0 (7.1 overs) | Won by 10 wickets (77 balls remaining) |
She matched Perry’s economy rate of 3.75, which is very hard to achieve in T20 cricket. Kapp broke the back of the Gujarat Giants’ batting lineup by removing their key players.
Her spell put so much pressure on GG that they could only score 105 runs. DC then won the match without losing a single wicket, thanks to Kapp’s amazing bowling.
3. Asha Sobhana: 5/22
Asha Sobhana became a hero for RCB with her leg-spin bowling in this close match. She took five wickets and helped her team defend 157 runs by just two runs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| RCB Women | 157/6 | Won by 2 runs |
| UP Warriorz Women | 155/7 (20 overs) | Lost by 2 runs |
Sobhana bowled smart and kept changing her pace to fool the batters. She took wickets at important moments when UP Warriorz looked like they might win.
Her spell in the middle and death overs put the brakes on UPW’s chase. This performance showed that spinners can be just as dangerous as fast bowlers in T20 cricket.
4. Shreyanka Patil: 5/23
Shreyanka Patil showed her talent as a young spinner with this five-wicket haul for RCB. She bowled less than four overs but took five wickets for just 23 runs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| RCB Women | 182/7 | Won by 32 runs |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 150 all out (18.5 overs) | Lost by 32 runs |
Patil used her variations well and did not let the GG batters settle down. She removed both the top order and middle order batters to break GG’s chase.
Even though Radha Yadav won the Player of the Match award for her batting, Patil’s bowling made sure RCB won comfortably. This spell proved she is one of the rising stars in Indian women’s cricket.
5. Tara Norris: 5/29
Tara Norris helped Delhi Capitals defend their big total of 223 with a great bowling performance. The Australian pacer took five wickets and kept RCB well below the target.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| DC Women | 223/2 | Won by 60 runs |
| RCB Women | 163/8 (20 overs) | Lost by 60 runs |
Norris bowled with pace and aggression throughout her spell. She picked up wickets at regular gaps and did not let RCB build any partnerships.
Her economy of 7.25 was good considering the batters were chasing a big score. This spell showed that Norris is a reliable bowler who can perform under pressure when her team needs her.
6. Nandini Sharma: 5/33
Nandini Sharma played a key role in DC’s close win over Gujarat Giants. She took five wickets even though GG scored 209 runs batting first.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | 209 all out | Lost by 4 runs |
| Delhi Capitals Women | 205/5 (20 overs) | Won by 4 runs |
Sharma bowled in tough conditions where batters were scoring freely. She kept fighting and picked up important wickets to slow down GG’s scoring rate.
Her spell helped restrict GG to a total that DC could defend. This performance showed her fighting spirit and ability to take wickets even when the pitch favors batters.
7. Kim Garth: 5/36
Kim Garth bowled her heart out for Gujarat Giants in this match but ended up on the losing side. The Irish pacer took five wickets and tried her best to defend 169 runs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants Women | 169/6 | Lost by 3 wickets |
| UP Warriorz Women | 175/7 (19.5 overs) | Won by 3 wickets (1 ball remaining) |
Garth removed the top order and middle order batters to give her team a chance. However, Grace Harris played a match-winning knock for UPW. Despite losing the match, Garth’s spell showed her quality as a bowler.
She proved that even in defeat, a bowler can put up a brave fight and make the opposition work hard for the win.
8. Amelia Kerr: 5/38
Amelia Kerr used her leg-spin skills to great effect for Mumbai Indians in this match. The New Zealand spinner took five wickets and helped restrict UPW to 150 runs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| UP Warriorz Women | 150/9 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| Mumbai Indians Women | 153/4 (18.3 overs) | Won by 6 wickets (9 balls remaining) |
Kerr’s variations troubled the UPW batters throughout her spell. She bowled smart and kept taking wickets at regular times.
Her spell made the chase much easier for MI. Kerr showed why she is one of the best all-rounders in women’s cricket. Her ability to take wickets in the middle overs makes her very valuable for any team.
9. Saika Ishaque: 4/11
Saika Ishaque made a dream start to the WPL with this amazing spell in the very first match. The left-arm spinner took four wickets for just 11 runs in 3.1 overs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | 207/5 | Won by 143 runs |
| Gujarat Giants Women | 64 all out (15.1 overs) | Lost by 143 runs |
Her economy rate of 3.47 was outstanding in T20 cricket. Ishaque bowled GG out for just 64 runs after MI scored 207.
She used flight and turns to confuse the batters. Her spell showed great control and accuracy. This performance announced Ishaque as a bowler to watch in the WPL. She proved that young Indian spinners can compete with the best in the world.
10. Shreyanka Patil: 4/12
Shreyanka Patil saved her best for the biggest stage with this spell in the WPL Final. She took four wickets for just 12 runs in 3.3 overs with an economy of 3.42.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| DC Women | 113 all out | Lost by 8 wickets |
| RCB Women | 115/2 (19.3 overs) | Won by 8 wickets (3 balls remaining) |
Patil helped bowl out Delhi Capitals for only 113 runs in the final. She showed no nerves despite being in her first WPL season.
Her spell put RCB in a great position to win their first WPL title. Patil removed key batters at the top and in the middle order. This performance showed her talent and mental strength to perform in pressure situations.
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Conclusion: Ellyse perry has the best bowling spell in WPL
These ten bowling performances show us that great bowling can win matches just as much as great batting. Each spell on this list turned a match around and gave the bowler’s team a huge advantage.
The WPL has given us many exciting moments where bowlers showed their skills and won matches for their teams. As the league grows, we will see more amazing bowling spells and new records. But these ten performances will always be remembered as some of the best in WPL history. They prove that in T20 cricket, one great bowling spell can change everything.
