The excitement and thrill of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is just around the corner with the team set to have an exciting contest amidst one another to lay their hands on the coveted trophy. While the tournament is known for its raining sixes and gigantic score with the bat, the drama and nail-biting adventure bowlers bring in the match is equally enthralling. In the light intense contest between the bat and the bowl during the course of the tournament, here is a list of best bowling figures in WPL history.
Power-packed venues to host WPL this year
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the highly anticipated schedule for WPL 2025, promising an electrifying season across four dynamic cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The tournament will kick off on 14th February at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda. The iconic city will host a total of six thrilling matches before the action moves to Bengaluru.
Lucknow will make its debut as a WPL venue this season, with UP Warriorz playing three matches at their home ground starting 3rd March. The final leg of the tournament will unfold in Mumbai, where the Cricket Club of India (CCI) will host the last two league matches along with the high-stakes Playoff games, wrapping up a month of thrilling cricket action. This diverse mix of venues will surely enhance the excitement, bringing the best of Indian cities to the global stage for the women’s game.
Top 5 best bowling figures in WPL history
1. Ellyse Perry: A master-class against Mumbai Indians
In an exciting encounter during Match 19 of the Women’s Premier League 2024 in Delhi, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dominated Mumbai Indians (MI) with a comprehensive 7-wicket victory, chasing down a modest target of 114. MI were restricted to just 113 runs, thanks to a clinical bowling performance from RCB, led by Ellyse Perry, who was simply outstanding. She took an impressive 6 wickets for just 15 runs, tearing through MI’s batting line-up. This sensational all-round performance helped RCB Women wrap up the game with 30 balls to spare.
2. Asha Sobhana: Power-packed performance against UP Warriorz
In a nail-biting finish on March 12, 2024, RCB secured a thrilling 2-run victory over UP Warriorz in a tightly contested match. RCB posted a challenging total of 157/6 in their 20 overs, with solid contributions across the board. However, it was Asha Sobhana who stole the show with her sensational bowling performance. Sobhana’s spell was nothing short of spectacular, as she claimed 5 wickets for just 22 runs, dismantling UPW’s batting line-up. Her crucial breakthroughs included the wickets of key players such as Dinesh Vrinda, Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris. UPW Women came close, reaching 155/7 in their chase, but Sobhana’s brilliance ensured RCB held their nerve and won by just 2 runs.
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3. Shreyanka Patil: Dominance against Delhi Capitals
During RCB’s clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the finals of the WPL 2024, the standout performance of the match came from RCB’s Shreyanka Patil, who delivered an exceptional spell with the ball. She bowled 3.3 overs, conceding just 12 runs while taking 4 crucial wickets. Her brilliant bowling performance played a key role in restricting DC to a modest total of 113. Patil’s economy rate of 3.42 put immense pressure on the opposition, preventing them from building partnerships.
4. Amelia Kerr: Mighty performance against Gujarat Giants
In an exciting encounter, MI secured a 5-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants, chasing down a target of 127 with 11 balls to spare. However, the true hero of the match was MI’s Amelia Kerr, who played a pivotal role with both bat and ball. Kerr delivered an outstanding all-round performance, scoring 31 runs from 25 balls to support MI’s chase. But it was her bowling that really stood out, as she claimed 4 wickets for just 17 runs, wreaking havoc on Gujarat’s batting line-up. Kerr’s brilliant spell included the dismissals of key players such as Ashleigh Gardner, Sneh Rana, and Tanuja Kanwar, who were all sent packing by her lethal spin. Her figures were instrumental in limiting Gujarat to a modest total of 126/9.
5. Deepti Sharma: Remarkable spell against Delhi Capitals
In a nail-biting contest, Warriorz edged out Capitals by just 1 run, with the final total of 138/8 proving to be just enough. The standout performer of the match was Deepti Sharma, who delivered an exceptional all-round performance. With the bat, Deepti played a crucial knock of 59 runs from 48 balls, anchoring UPW’s innings and providing much-needed stability. But it was her brilliant bowling performance that truly made the difference, as she took 4 wickets for 19 runs, dismantling DC’s batting line-up. Sharma’s spell included the dismissals of key players like Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, and Shikha Pandey, all of whom fell to her tight spin.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
