The WPL has completed its 3 seasons, and its 4th season is going on. In its short span, many bowlers have delivers outstanding and match-winning performances. The best-bowling figure belongs to Ellysse Perry, who took 6/15 and only the six-wicket haul in WPL history.
She is followed by Marizanne Kapp’s 5/15 and Asha Sobhna’s 5/22. Out of all 5-wicket hauls, Nandini Sharma’s and Kim Garth’s performances came in losing causes. RCB-W and DC-W 3 bowlers have provided 5-wicket hauls, the most by any team. Get more details about it in this blog.
All Five-Wicket Hauls In WPL
Let’s have a look at all 5-wicket hauls in the WPL history.
| Player | Overs | Inning Figure | Economy | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellysse Perry (RCB-W) | 4 | 6/15 | 3.75 | MI Women | Delhi | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) | 4 | 5/15 | 3.75 | GG Women | DY Patil | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Asha Sobhana (RCB-W) | 4 | 5/22 | 5.5 | UPW Women | Bengaluru | 24 Feb 2024 |
| Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W) | 4 | 5/23 | 6 | GG Women | DY Patil | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Tara Norris (DC-W) | 4 | 5/29 | 7.25 | RCB Women | Brabourne | 5 Mar 2023 |
| Nandini Sharma (DC-W) | 4 | 5/33 | 8.25 | GG Women | DY Patil | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Kim Garth (GG-W) | 4 | 5/36 | 9 | UPW Women | DY Patil | 5 Mar 2023 |
| Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 4 | 5/38 | 9.5 | UPW Women | Lucknow | 6 Mar 2025 |
1. Ellyse Perry: 6/15
Ellyse Perry produced the best bowling figures in WPL history. Bowling for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, Perry delivered a stunning spell of 6 wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 3.75.
She removed key batters, including Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, and Pooja Vastrakar, completely breaking the Mumbai Indians Women’s batting lineup. Mumbai were bowled out for 113 in 19 overs. Perry bowled 18 dot balls. RCB-W women chased this small target in 15 overs with a crucial 40* of Ellyse Perry.
2. Marizanne Kapp: 5/15
Marizanne Kapp produced one of the most impactful five-wicket hauls in WPL as she finished with figures of 5 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 3.75. As a result, Gujarat Giants Women managed only 105/9 in 20 overs, despite batting first.
The low target allowed Delhi to attack freely in the chase. Delhi chased down 106 runs in just 7.1 overs, winning without losing a wicket with Meg Lanning’s 21* and Shafali Verma’s explosive 76 off 28*. Kapp’s spell clearly set up this dominant victory.
3. Asha Sobhana: 5/22
Asha Sobhana is in 3rd place with 5/22 in 4 overs, producing a game-changing five-wicket haul to let Royal Challengers Bangalore Women win by 2 runs. S Her spell included 15 dot balls and came at an economy of 5.50, which created pressure throughout the middle overs.
Despite UP Warriorz Women chasing 158, they fell short, finishing on 155/7 in 20 overs. RCB-W scored 157/6 thanks to Richa Ghosh’s 62 off 37, but the disciplined bowling effort ensured RCB successfully defended 157/6. Sobhana’s five-wicket haul proved decisive in a tight contest and stands out among notable WPL five-fors.
4. Shreyanka Patil: 5/23
Shreyanka Patil is the youngest bowler to take a 5-wicket haul with 5/23 in 3.5 overs, sealing a dominant victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. She bowled with control, picking wickets at regular intervals and stopping any chance of a comeback.
Earlier, RCB posted a strong 182/7 in 20 overs, built around a crucial partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh. Radha scored 66 off 47 balls, while Richa smashed 44 off 28, adding vital runs in the middle and death overs. Chasing 183, the Gujarat Giants Women collapsed under pressure and were bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs. Shreyanka’s five-wicket haul and Radha Yadav’s crucial half-century completely turned the game and stood out as the defining moment of the match.
5. Tara Norris: 5/29
Tara Norris made a huge impact with the ball by picking up 5 wickets for 29 runs in her 4 overs, giving Delhi Capitals Women full control of the match. Her spell helped restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to 163/8, despite a challenging target.
Earlier, Delhi scored their best-ever team total in the WPL, posting 223/2, the 2nd-best in tournament history. The innings was powered by a 162-run opening partnership, with Meg Lanning scoring 72 off 43 and Shafali Verma smashing 84 off 45. Chasing 224, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women struggled under pressure and finished on 163/8 in 20 overs.
6. Nandini Sharma: 5/33
Nandini Sharma took a standout five-wicket haul in only her second WPL game for Delhi Capitals Women. She finished her figure of 5/33 in 4 overs, including a hat-trick in the 20th over.
Gujarat Giants Women posted a massive 209, led by a powerful knock from Sophie Devine, who scored 95 off 42 balls with 8 sixes. The target proved slightly too big. Delhi responded well in the chase and reached 205/5, but fell short by 4 runs. Despite the loss, Nandini’s five-wicket haul stood out as the key highlight of the match.
7. Kim Garth: 5/36
Kim Garth’s match figures of 5/36 in 4 overs were fought hard for the Gujarat Giants Women in a high-scoring match. Although she tried her best, the spell was a losing cause. Earlier, Gujarat posted a competitive 169/6, built around Harleen Deol’s 46 off 32 balls and useful contributions from the middle order.
In reply, UP Warriorz Women lost early wickets but recovered well through a powerful counterattack. Grace Harris played a match-winning knock of 59 off 26 balls, scoring at a strike rate of 226. UP Warriorz chased down the target in 19.5 overs, finishing on 175/7.
8. Amelia Kerr: 5/38
Amelia Kerr recorded impressive match figures of 5/38 in 4 overs, claiming a five-wicket haul for the Mumbai Indians Women and turning the game in their favor. Her wickets came at crucial moments and restricted UP Warriorz Women to 150/9 in 20 overs, despite a solid 55 off 33 balls from Georgia Voll.
Chasing 151, Mumbai relied on a composed innings from Hayley Matthews, who anchored the chase with 68 off 46 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. She built the innings calmly and ensured Mumbai stayed ahead of the required rate. Support from Nat Sciver-Brunt (37 off 23) helped Mumbai finish the chase comfortably at 153/4 in 18.3 overs.
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Conclusion: Ellyse Perry Tops The Chart With 6/15
The WPL has recorded 8 five-wicket hauls across 4 seasons so far. Ellyse Perry’s 6/15 remains the best bowling figure and the only six-wicket haul in tournament history. RCB-W and DC-W lead all teams with 3 five-wicket hauls each, while 2 five-fors have come in losing causes.
Keep reading this blog for more updates as new five-wicket hauls are added in upcoming WPL matches.
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