Shree Charani has truly shone in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, delivering a performance that stands out from the crowd. This talented 21-year-old left-arm spinner from Andhra Pradesh has tied the Indian record for the most wickets in a single Women’s T20 World Cup edition, taking an impressive 3 for 24 against South Africa in Manchester on June 21. Her remarkable spell included crucial wickets of Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen, and Nadine de Klerk. With a total of 10 wickets from just three matches, Shree Charani has matched the record set by Poonam Yadav in 2020, making her one of the most exciting stories of India’s journey in the tournament so far.
This milestone came during a challenging match for India against South Africa. Even in defeat, Charani showcased her exceptional skills with the ball. Earlier, she had taken 3 for 21 against Pakistan and followed that up with a fantastic four-wicket haul against the Netherlands. Her impressive tally of 10 wickets currently tops the charts in the tournament, keeping India’s hopes alive as they head into the remaining matches.
Most Wickets For India In a Women’s T20 World Cup
Poonam Yadav – 10 Wickets (2020)
Poonam Yadav truly raised the bar during the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. This talented leg-spinner took an impressive 10 wickets across five matches, highlighted by a standout performance of 4 for 19 against Australia that helped secure a crucial victory. With a tournament average of just 11.90, she was instrumental in guiding India all the way to the final.
Shree Charani – 10 Wickets (2026)
Charani has made quite a splash by taking 10 wickets in just three matches, a record that no other Indian bowler has achieved in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Her standout performance came with impressive figures of 4 for 19 against the Netherlands. She’s taken down batters from Pakistan, the Netherlands, and South Africa, all while boasting a remarkable bowling average of 6.40 and an economy rate of 5.33.
Diana David – 9 Wickets (2010)
Before Yadav made her mark, Diana David was the one holding the record for India, boasting nine wickets in just four matches during the 2010 edition. This talented off-spinner delivered two impressive four-wicket hauls, with a standout performance of 4 for 12 against Sri Lanka. She ended up being one of the top wicket-takers of the tournament.
Poonam Yadav – 8 Wickets (2018)
Yadav appears again on the list with eight wickets in the 2018 tournament. Her best spell was 3 for 33. She consistently struck during the middle overs and helped India progress through the group stage unbeaten.
Poonam Yadav – 8 Wickets (2014)
In the 2014 Women’s T20 World Cup, Yadav announced herself on the global stage with eight wickets in five matches. Her best figures were 2 for 10. The campaign established her as India’s key spin option and laid the foundation for her later success.
