In cricket, a five-wicket haul (also known as a "five-for" or "fifer") refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings. This is regarded as a notable achievement, especially in T20 cricket where a bowler can bowl a maximum of only 24 balls (4 overs).[1][2] The Women's Premier League (WPL) is a professional women's Twenty20 cricket league in India,[3] which has been held annually since its first season in 2023. In the four seasons played, eight five-wicket hauls have been taken by eight different bowlers. Players from four of the five teams have taken five-wicket hauls; UP Warriorz is the only franchise for which a player has not taken a five-wicket haul.
The first five-wicket haul was taken by Tara Norris of the Delhi Capitals against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 5 March 2023.[4][5] The most economical five-wicket haul was taken by Ellyse Perry of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who claimed six wickets with an economy rate of 3.75 in the 2024 season. Amelia Kerr of the Mumbai Indians took the least economical five-wicket haul (5/38) bowling with an economy rate of 9.50 in 2025 season. Till date, nobody has taken multiple five-wicket hauls in the WPL.
The best bowling figures in a WPL match was taken by Ellyse Perry of Royal Challengers Bengaluru who returned figures of 6/15 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi in 2024 season.[6] No other bowler has taken a six-wicket haul in WPL.
The first part of this list includes all the five-wicket hauls taken in the WPL in chronological order. The second part of the list provides an overview of five-wicket hauls by WPL seasons, and the third part provides an overview of five-wicket hauls by WPL teams.
Key[edit | edit source]
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
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The bowler was man of the match |
| Date | Day on which the match was held |
| Inns | Innings in which the five-wicket haul was taken |
| Ov. | Number of overs bowled |
| Runs | Number of runs conceded |
| Wkts | Number of wickets taken |
| Econ | Runs conceded per over |
| Result | Result for the bowler's team |
| Ref. | Citations for the record |
Five-wicket hauls[edit | edit source]
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[7]
- Last updated: 11 January 2026
| No. | Bowler | Date | Ground | Team | Opponent | Inns | Ov. | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tara Norris
|
5 March 2023 | Brabourne Stadium | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 7.25 | Won | [5] |
| 2 | Kim Garth | 5 March 2023 | DY Patil Stadium | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | 2 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 9.00 | Lost | [8] |
| 3 | Marizanne Kapp
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11 March 2023 | DY Patil Stadium | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | 1 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 3.75 | Won | [9] |
| 4 | Asha Sobhana
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24 February 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | 2 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 5.50 | Won | [10] |
| 5 | Ellyse Perry
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12 March 2024 | Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 3.75 | Won | [11] |
| 6 | Amelia Kerr | 6 March 2025 | Ekana Cricket Stadium | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | 1 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 9.50 | Won | [12] |
| 7 | Nandani Sharma | 11 January 2026 | DY Patil Stadium | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | 1 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 8.25 | Lost | [13] |
| 8 | Shreyanka Patil
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16 January 2026 | DY Patil Stadium | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants | 2 | 3.5 | 23 | 5 | 6.00 | Won | [14] |
Season overview[edit | edit source]
Following is an overview of five-wicket hauls by WPL seasons.
| Year | No. of 5WI | BBI | Bowler | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 5/15 | Marizanne Kapp | Delhi Capitals |
| 2024 | 2 | 6/15 | Ellyse Perry | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2025 | 1 | 5/38 | Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians |
| 2026 | 2 | 5/23 | Shreyanka Patil | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Team overview[edit | edit source]
Following is an overview of five-wicket hauls by WPL teams.
| Team | No. of 5WI | BBI | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 5/15 | Marizanne Kapp |
| Gujarat Giants | 1 | 5/36 | Kim Garth |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 5/38 | Amelia Kerr |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 6/15 | Ellyse Perry |
| UP Warriorz | 0 | 4/13 | Sophie Ecclestone |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pervez, M. A. (2001). A Dictionary of Cricket. Orient Blackswan. p. 31. ISBN 978-81-7370-184-9.
- ↑ "Yahoo Cricket". cricket.yahoo.net. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ↑ "ICC Members – India". International Cricket Council. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ "Meet Tara Norris, the first bowler to take a five wicket haul in WPL history". Times Now. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "DC Women vs RCB Women, 2nd Match at Mumbai, Mar 05 2023, Women's Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ↑ "Perry's masterclass leaves RCB feeling perfectly at home". ESPNcricinfo. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ↑ "Women's Premier League Trophy bowling best figures innings". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ↑ "GG Women vs UPW Women, 3rd Match at Navi Mumbai, Mar 05 2023, Women's Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ↑ "GG Women vs DC Women, 9th Match at Navi Mumbai, Mar 11 2023, Women's Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ↑ "RCB Women vs UPW Women, 2nd Match at Bengaluru, Feb 24 2024, Women's Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ↑ "MI Women vs RCB Women, 19th Match at Delhi, Mar 12 2024, Women's Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ↑ "MI-W vs UPW-W Cricket Scorecard, 16th Match at Lucknow, March 06, 2025". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ↑ "GG Women vs DC Women, 4th Match at Navi Mumbai, WPL, Jan 11 2026". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ↑ "RCB Women vs GG Women, 9th Match at Navi Mumbai, WPL, Jan 16 2026". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
