Top bowling performances at ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Here’s a look back at some of the most memorable bowling displays in the history of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Across nine editions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, several bowling performances have stood out, leaving a lasting mark on the grand stage.
As we gear up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales, here’s a look at some of the greatest bowling performances ever witnessed in the tournament’s history.
Tickets for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Black-eyed Katherine Sciver-Brunt stuns New Zealand in 2009 Women's T20WC final | Bowlers Month
England bowler Katherine Brunt delivered an over of pace, accuracy and swing to dent New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2009 final.
3/6 - Katherine Sciver-Brunt v New Zealand, Final, 2009
One of the most iconic spells ever bowled in a T20 World Cup Final, England's Katherine Sciver-Brunt dismantled the New Zealand top order with a breathtaking performance, returning with figures of 3/6 off her four overs.
Sciver-Brunt set the tone early, delivering a maiden in the second over of the innings. She struck her first blow on the very first ball of the fourth over, dismissing New Zealand skipper Aimee Watkins to provide England wih a perfect start. Her precision and control were evident throughout the innings, as she followed it up with another maiden over in her third.
The right-arm quick, however, reserved her best for her final over. She removed Lucy Doolan and Rachel Priest on the second and fifth deliveries respectively, putting the game firmly in England’s grasp as New Zealand were bundled out for 85.
Finishing with three wickets for just six runs in her four overs, including two maidens, Sciver-Brunt’s spell earned a well-deserved Player of the Match award as England clinched the maiden Women's T20 World Cup title.
Early guide to Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Ellyse Perry magic helps Australia to victory | 2010 Women's T20WC Final
Ellyse Perry was magical in Australia's 2010 ICC Women's T20 World Cup win. Relive her fiery spell from the final.
3/18 - Ellyse Perry v New Zealand, Final, 2010
Ellyse Perry’s effort under pressure in the summit clash of 2010 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup announced the arrival of one's the game's global stars. The young pacer returned with impressive figures of 3/18 from her four overs, but what truly stood out was her composure in bowling her final two overs of the match.
Perry began her spell in the last over of the powerplay, striking early by dismissing Suzie Bates. In her second over, she continued to make an impact, removing Amy Satterthwaite to put Australia firmly in control of the game.
She then delivered a crucial 18th over, conceding just four runs while picking up the key wicket of Nicola Browne, who was well set at the crease. With 14 runs to defend in the final over and the T20 World Cup on the line, Perry showcased a calmness that would become synonymous with her career.
Conceding only 10 runs and making an iconic save off the last ball, Perry held her nerve as Australia clinched victory by three runs, securing their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title.
5/22 - Julie Hunter v West Indies, Semi-Final, 2012
Australia's Julie Hunter celebrates dismissing Tremayne Smartt during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2012 semi-final against the West Indies // Getty Images
Julie Hunter’s remarkable bowling (5/22) proved crucial in helping Australia defeat West Indies in the semi-final and securing a place in their second-straight Women's T20 World Cup Final.
Hunter made early inroads, striking in the fifth over to dismiss West Indies skipper Merissa Aguilleira. She returned to the attack in the 14th over but proved slightly expensive, conceding 12 runs. However, in her final two overs, Hunter proved decisive in the knockout clash.
On the very first ball of the 18th over, she removed the well set Juliana Nero, striking again in thre same over to dismiss Stacy-Ann King
Hunter then wrapped things up in style, picking up two wickets in the first two balls of the 20th over to bowl West Indies out and seal Australia’s place in the title decider, which they eventually went on to win.
Tickets for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
5/5 - Deandra Dottin v Bangladesh, Group Stage, 2018
Deandra Dottin delivered a mind-boggling spell of 5/5 early in the 2018 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. West Indies, batting first, were put on the back foot early and were eventually bowled out for just 106.
Facing a daunting task with the ball, the hosts stepped up in their response, with Deandra Dottin leading the charge. Delivering masterclass in bowling, Dottin struck twice in the ninth over, dismissing Fargana Haque and Nigar Sultana Joty in a remarkable double-wicket maiden.
The all-rounder continued her dominance in the 11th over, claiming two more wickets by removing Rumana Ahmed and Lata Mondal to take her tally to four. She completed her five-wicket haul by dismissing Salma Khatun on the very first ball of the 15th over, registering the best ever-bowling figures in Women's T20 World Cup history.
4/19 - Poonam Yadav v Australia, Group-Stage, 2020
Poonam Yadav’s brilliant spell handed India a perfect start to their T20 World Cup 2020 campaign as they defeated hosts and defending champions Australia. An outstanding 4/19 from her four overs were at the heart of India's second win against Australia at a Women's T20 World Cup.
Yadav was on the mark from the get-go, producing a sharp return catch to snap the all-important wicket of opener Alyssa Healy. She then turned the game on its head in her second over, removing both Rachael Haynes and Ellyse Perry off consecutive deliveries, putting India on the front foot.
She continued her dominance in her third over, picking up the wicket of Jess Jonassen to cap off a remarkable spell. Yadav’s performance went down as one of the finest in the tournament’s history, as India sealed a memorable win, with the spinner earning the Player of the Match award for her match-winning effort.
Melie Kerr magic does it for the Kiwis | Final | POTM Highlights | Women's T20WC 2024
New Zealand's Melie Kerr put in a Player of the Match performance in the Final to help seal a maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup title for the White Ferns.
3/24 - Melie Kerr v South Africa, Final, 2024
Melie Kerr’s performance in the most recent Women's T20 World Cup Final in 2024 was truly one for the ages. While her contribution with the bat stood out, her impact with the ball proved just as crucial in guiding New Zealand to their maiden Women's T20 World Cup win.
The leg-spinner was introduced into the attack in the eighth over, but it was her second over, the 10th of the innings, that turned the game in the White Ferns' favour. Kerr struck on the very first ball to dismiss the tournament top-scorer and South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt, before picking up another key wicket on the final delivery of the same over by removing Anneke Bosch.
She maintained tight control in her next over, conceding just five runs, and then added another wicket in her final over by dismissing Annerie Dercksen. Finishing with impressive figures of 3/24, Kerr’s all-round brilliance with both bat and ball powered New Zealand to their maiden T20 World Cup triumph.
The all-rounder was named the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Tournament for a memorable campaign.