Top 10 All-Rounders in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) Ranked

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has showcased some exceptional all-round talent since its inception in 2022. This list highlights the top 10 best all-rounders who have influenced their teams through both batting and bowling, making a mark in the league’s competitive T20 environment.

The WPL, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), features five franchises and some of the world’s finest female cricketers. Over three seasons, many players have demonstrated their skills, shaping crucial moments for their teams.

Leading All-Rounders in WPL History

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) - Mumbai Indians Women: 1027 runs, 32 wickets
• Hayley Matthews (West Indies) - Mumbai Indians Women: 758 runs, 41 wickets
• Ellyse Perry (Australia) - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: 972 runs, 14 wickets
• Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) - Gujarat Giants: 567 runs, 25 wickets
• Deepti Sharma (India) - UP Warriorz: 507 runs, 27 wickets
• Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) - Mumbai Indians Women: 437 runs, 40 wickets
• Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) - Delhi Capitals Women: 362 runs, 28 wickets
• Jess Jonassen (Australia) - Delhi Capitals Women: 295 runs, 33 wickets
• Alice Capsey (England) - Delhi Capitals Women: 405 runs, 11 wickets
• Sophie Ecclestone (England) - UP Warriorz: 187 runs, 36 wickets

Individual Player Highlights

A skilled slow left-arm orthodox bowler with right-handed batting, Sophie has played 25 matches, scoring 187 runs and taking 36 wickets. Her precision and economy rate make her a dependable all-rounder for UP Warriorz.

• Matches: 25
• Innings: 20
• Runs: 187
• Batting Avg: 11.68
• Strike Rate: 121.42
• High Score: 33
• Wickets: 36
• Economy: 6.68
• Bowling Avg: 18.38
• Best Bowling Inning: 4/13

An emerging English talent, Alice bats right-handed and bowls off-breaks. She has amassed 405 runs and taken 11 wickets in 18 matches, helping Delhi Capitals maintain momentum.

• Matches: 18
• Innings: 16
• Runs: 405
• Batting Avg: 27.00
• Strike Rate: 133.66
• High Score: 75
• Wickets: 11
• Economy: 7.14
• Bowling Avg: 20.45
• Best Bowling Inning: 3/26

A seasoned Australian all-rounder known for slow left-arm orthodox bowling and useful lower-order batting. Jess has contributed 295 runs and claimed 33 wickets across 24 games.

• Matches: 24
• Innings: 18
• Runs: 295
• Batting Avg: 24.58
• Strike Rate: 138.45
• High Score: 61*
• Wickets: 33
• Economy: 7.74
• Bowling Avg: 20.75
• Best Bowling Inning: 4/31

With vast international experience, South African Marizanne has scored 362 runs at an average of 32.90 and taken 28 wickets in 24 matches, providing balance to Delhi Capitals.

• Matches: 24
• Innings: 19
• Runs: 362
• Batting Avg: 32.90
• Strike Rate: 126.13
• High Score: 40
• Wickets: 28
• Economy: 5.89
• Bowling Avg: 19.57
• Best Bowling Inning: 5/15

New Zealand's leg-spinner and capable batter, Amelia has been vital for Mumbai Indians, scoring 437 runs and taking 40 wickets in 29 matches with a tight economy rate.

• Matches: 29
• Innings: 24
• Runs: 437
• Batting Avg: 24.27
• Strike Rate: 119.39
• High Score: 45*
• Wickets: 40
• Economy: 7.64
• Bowling Avg: 17.90
• Best Bowling Inning: 5/38

The 2025 ODI World Cup Player of the Tournament, Deepti is India’s top all-rounder in WPL, batting left-handed and bowling off-spin. She has 507 runs and 27 wickets from 25 matches.

• Matches: 25
• Innings: 24
• Runs: 507
• Batting Avg: 28.16
• Strike Rate: 117.63
• High Score: 88*
• Wickets: 27
• Economy: 8.29
• Bowling Avg: 29.29
• Best Bowling Inning: 4/19

Veteran Australian all-rounder Ashleigh bats right-handed and bowls off-spin. She boasts 567 runs at a strike rate over 140 and 25 wickets in 25 matches, captaining Gujarat Giants recently.

• Matches: 25
• Innings: 25
• Runs: 567
• Batting Avg: 24.65
• Strike Rate: 141.75
• High Score: 79*
• Wickets: 25
• Economy: 8.34
• Bowling Avg: 27.20
• Best Bowling Inning: 3/31

One of women's cricket's all-time greats, Ellyse contributes with powerful right-handed batting and medium-fast bowling. She has 972 runs and 14 wickets from 25 matches for RCB.

• Matches: 25
• Innings: 25
• Runs: 972
• Batting Avg: 64.80
• Strike Rate: 132.96
• High Score: 90*
• Wickets: 14
• Economy: 8.25
• Bowling Avg: 30.85
• Best Bowling Inning: 6/15

The highest wicket-taker in WPL history, Hayley from West Indies plays as a right-handed batter and off-spinner. She has 758 runs and 41 wickets from 29 matches, aiding Mumbai Indians to two titles.

• Matches: 29
• Innings: 29
• Runs: 758
• Batting Avg: 27.07
• Strike Rate: 121.47
• High Score: 77*
• Wickets: 41
• Economy: 7.24
• Bowling Avg: 17.56
• Best Bowling Inning: 3/5

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt stands out as the most valuable all-rounder in WPL with 1,027 runs and 32 wickets in 29 matches. Her consistent high-level performance solidifies her position at the top.

• Matches: 29
• Innings: 29
• Runs: 1027
• Batting Avg: 46.68
• Strike Rate: 141.85
• High Score: 80*
• Wickets: 32
• Economy: 7.66
• Bowling Avg: 22.28
• Best Bowling Inning: 3/18

Criteria for Ranking

The rankings consider overall player statistics, memorable match performances, and consistency throughout seasons. Players with strong all-round stats and significant impact on key matches earn higher spots.

FAQs

• Who is the most consistent all-rounder in WPL? Nat Sciver-Brunt from Mumbai Indians Women.
• Which WPL all-rounder has the most runs and wickets? Nat Sciver-Brunt leads in runs (1027), Hayley Matthews leads in wickets (41).
• Who won the best all-rounder award in WPL? Nat Sciver-Brunt received the Most Valuable Player award.
• Which Indian player is the best all-rounder in WPL? Deepti Sharma from UP Warriorz.