Women's T20I cricket has seen some extraordinary bowling performances over the years, where bowlers have bowled spells that have completely demolished the opposition batting line-up. While the shortest format is often associated with aggressive batting and big scores, these performances proved that the bowlers can be equally impressive. Laura Cardoso From the astonishing nine-wicket haul of Rohmalia Rohmalia From spectacular spells without conceding a single run, this list includes some of the most impressive performances of the format.
Many of these performances came in important matches, where the bowlers made the most of favorable conditions and maintained amazing accuracy during their spells. sri lankan experienced Chamari Athapattu Now against Indonesia women's asia cup 2026 Has earned a place in this elite group with an impressive haul of seven wickets. Here's a look at the five best bowling figures in women's T20I cricket.
Top 5 best bowling figures in women's T20I
1. Laura Cardoso (Brazil) — 9/4 vs Lesotho
Laura in 2026 Lesotho Made the best bowling figures in T20I cricket against. Brazil After scoring a mammoth score of 202/3, the 21-year-old pacer demolished the opposition. Cardoso took a hat-trick in his first over and then took four wickets in his second over. He finished with amazing figures of 9/4, while Lesotho were bowled out for only 13 runs, giving Brazil a huge 189-run win.
2. Rohmalia Rohmalia (Indonesia) — 7/0 vs Mongolia
Rohmalia in April 2024 mongolia Had an amazing spell on his international debut against. Indonesia had set a target of 151, before the teenage off-spinner was brought in to bowl. He took a wicket with his first ball and then bowled 20 consecutive dot balls. Rohmalia finished with figures of 7/0 in 3.2 overs, making her the only bowler to take seven wickets without conceding a single run in T20I cricket. Mongolia collapsed for 31 runs.
3. Frederick Overdijk (Netherlands) — 7/3 vs France
Frederick Overdijk in August 2021 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Zone Qualifier Created history against France during. Netherlands The medium pace bowler maintained a disciplined line and attacked the stumps repeatedly. Overdijk finished his four overs with two maidens and 24 dot balls, taking seven wickets for just three runs. France She was out for 33 runs in 17.3 overs, making her the first cricketer to take seven wickets in a T20I.
4. Alison Stocks (Argentina) — 7/3 vs Peru
argentina captain of allison stocks in October 2022 South American Women's Championship During Guava Made another impressive haul of seven wickets against. He bowled 3.4 overs and conceded only three runs, while completely dismantling the Peruvian batting order. Stock's accuracy and ability to hit the stumps proved too difficult for Peru to handle. They were out for only 31 runs, after which Argentina chased the target in just two overs without losing a wicket.
5. Chamari Athapattu (Sri Lanka) — 7/5 vs Indonesia
Athapattu in 2026 Women's Asia Cup Indonesia Had a brilliant bowling performance against. After Sri Lanka scored 124/7, the experienced all-rounder made his presence felt with the ball on the slow surface. Athapattu demolished the Indonesian batting order, using his flight and off-spin variations effectively. He finished with figures of 7/5 in 3.3 overs, completing his hat-trick by taking the last three wickets consecutively to achieve his maiden international five-wicket haul. Indonesia were bowled out for 49, allowing Sri Lanka to win by 75 runs.