India’s N. Shree Charani finished as the highest wicket-taker in this edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with 14 wickets in five games.
In what was a disappointing group stage exit for the reigning ODI World champion side, Charani was a stable presence with her left-arm spin. Her standout game was a four-wicket haul against Netherlands where she gave away just 19 runs.
SHREE CHARANI – PERFORMANCES IN ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026
vs Pakistan: 3/21
vs Netherlands: 4/19
vs South Africa: 3/24
vs Bangladesh: 2/21
vs Australia: 2/32
Charani pipped the likes of eventual champion Australia’s Sophie Molineux, Pakistan’s Fatima Sana and runner-up England’s Sophie Ecclestone to top the bowler standings in this tournament.
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | Best figures |
| N. Shree Charani (IND) | 5 | 14 | 5.85 | 8.35 | 4/19 |
| Sophie Molineux (AUS) | 7 | 11 | 6.75 | 14.72 | 2/6 |
| Fatima Sana (PAK) | 5 | 11 | 6.95 | 11.27 | 3/12 |
| Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) | 7 | 10 | 6.00 | 16.30 | 3/22 |
| Hayley Matthews (WI) | 6 | 10 | 6.30 | 14.50 | 3/15 |
Published on Jul 06, 2026
