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Top 5 Wicket-takers in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is the first edition of the cricket World Cup introduced before the men’s edition. Yes, you heard it right, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was first played in 1973 in England, and the men’s first World Cup was first played in the year 1975. The 12th edition of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup’s hosting rights are with New Zealand. When we talk about the most successful sides in the world, team Australia is the most successful side with six titles in the mega event and England is the second on the list, with four title wins. 

If you look for a web page to find updates on ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 squad update, you have landed on the right website. This web page is for every cricket enthusiast who adores playing cricket. In this article you will know about the top 5 wicket-takers in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. 

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Also Read: Top 5 Run Scorers in Women’s Cricket World Cups

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Top 5 Wicket Takers in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

Cathryn Fitzpatrick

Cathryn Fitzpatrick is a former Australian Women cricketer who was one of the fastest bowlers globally. Fitzpatrick ranks fifth for most wickets in the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Fitzpatrick played for Australia from 1993 to 2005 and, in that period, she has played 25 World Cup matches and took 33 wickets with an average of 18.90 with an economy of 2.75, and a strike rate of 41.1, her best bowling figure is 3 for 18.

Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is a right-handed Indian fast bowler, recognized as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of Women’s cricket. Goswami made her cricketing debut in 2005. In her cricketing career, Goswami managed to grab 36 wickets in 28 matches at an average of 20.02 and an economy of 3.25. She also took two 4-wicket hauls with the best bowling figures of 4 for 16. 

Clare Taylor

Clare Taylor is the first English sportswoman to play the World Cup in both cricket and football for England. She made her debut for England in 1988. Taylor had played 26 matches for England in the cricket World Cup, where she managed to pick 36 wickets at an average of 13.94. 

Carole Hodges

Carole Hodges is an English cricketer who is second on the list of most wicket-takers. She made her debut in 1982. Carole took 37 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 14.86 and an economy of 2.35 with a strike rate of 37.9. 

Lyn Fullston 

Lyn Fullston is an Australian Women’s bowler who made her international debut in the World Cup in 1982 against India. Fullston took 39 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 11.94 with an economy of 2.22. 

The names mentioned above are indeed some of the best in the world. It would be interesting to see players from this generation adding their names to the list. There are several promising players in the world that can easily break the records built by these veterans. 

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