Women's T20 World Cup: Sophie Ecclestone becomes most successful spinner 
03 Jul 2026

England's Sophie Ecclestone has become the most successful spinner in the history of ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Ecclestone attained the landmark with her only wicket against South Africa at the Kennington Oval in a crucial semi-final clash.

England defeated SA Women by 40 runs to set up a finale clash against Australia at Lord's on Sunday.

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Ecclestone surpasses New Zealand's Amelia Kerr
Record

Ecclestone bowled 4 overs and clocked 1/21. She steered clear of New Zealand's Amelia Kerr to become the most successful spinner in the global tournament.

Most wickets by spinners in Women's T20 World Cup

38 - Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)*

37 - Amelia Kerr (NZ)

33 - Stafanie Taylor (WI)

32 - Afy Fletcher (WI)

29 - Ashleigh Gardner (AUS)

4th-highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is
Fact

Ecclestone owns 153 scalps in Women's T20Is from 112 games. She averages 16.39. As per ESPNcricinfo, she is now the 4th-highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is. She surpassed Australia's Megan Schutt (152 wickets). Only Deepti Sharma (168), Thipatcha Putthawong (165) and Henriette Ishimwe (164) are ahead.