Who will be the top bowler in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024

 

Let’s explore the contenders for the top bowler in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024, held from July 23 to August 18.

The Hundred Women’s 2024, a city-based cricket competition organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), marks its fourth edition since its launch in 2021. The tournament began on July 23, with the Oval Invincibles facing Birmingham Phoenix at The Oval, London. The final is slated for August 18 at Lord’s, London.

During the league stage, which runs until August 15, each team plays eight matches, facing six teams once and their local rival twice. Points are awarded with two for a win and one for a tie. The top team advances directly to the final, while the second and third-placed teams compete in the Eliminator on August 17 at Kennington Oval for a place in the final.

The Hundred Women’s Competition has seen two different champions in its first three seasons, with Southern Brave reaching all three finals. The Oval Invincibles triumphed twice, defeating Southern Brave by 48 runs in the 2021 final and by five wickets in the 2022 final. It was third-time lucky for Southern Brave as they finally secured a title last year by beating Northern Superchargers by 34 runs.

With eight matches already played in the 2024 edition, several bowlers have delivered impressive performances. Here, we will look at the all-time leading wicket-takers in the league and identify the top contenders for the most wickets in The Hundred Women’s competition 2024.

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Top bowler in The Hundred Women’s Competition History

Check out the list of the top bowlers in the history of The Hundred Women’s Competition as of 30th July 2024.

As you can see above, Amanda Wellington sits at the top of the table for the most wickets in the women’s Hundred. She has played for three teams in The Hundred – Manchester Originals, Southern Brave and Oval Invincibles – taking 40 wickets from 25 innings at a strike rate of 12.12 while conceding at 1.09 runs per ball.

Lauren Bell, the Southern Brave pacer has been a prolific bowler in the women’s competition. She is the second highest wicket-taker with 36 scalps from 26 innings at a strike rate of 13.86 and economy of 1.16 runs per ball. Bell has registered two four-wicket hauls in the league.

The 26-year old left-arm orthodox spinner Kirstie Gordon has played for Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets, and has taken 29 wickets from 24 innings. She has struck every 15 balls in the tournament while giving away 1.22 runs per delivery.

The South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is one of the most valuable players in the world, has been an integral part of Oval Invincibles in these four years. She has picked 28 wickets in the league’s history from 18 innings at a strike rate of 11.71 and an incredible economy of 1.01 runs per ball. She has two four-wicket hauls to her credit.

Katie Levick, the 33-year old leg-break bowler has represented Northern Superchargers in the first two seasons before moving to Trent Rockets. She has 28 wickets to her credit in The Hundred at an economy of 1.10 per delivery and a strike rate of 14.46.

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Top wicket-takers at present in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024

Have a look at the top wicket-takers in The Hundred women’s competition 2024 as of match no. 8 on 30th July.

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Who will be the best bowler in The Hundred Women’s Competition 2024?

Amanda Jade Wellington

The Australian leg-spinner Amanda Jade Wellington has immense experience in the shorter format and is consistently amongst top wicket-takers in the leagues around the globe. She is the leading wicket-taker in The Hundred with 40 wickets from 25 games.

She has started this season on a great note, picking 3 for 9 against Birmingham Phoenix and following it up with 2 for 29 versus Welsh Fire. You can back Wellington to be the top bowler of the tournament at the odds of 5.50 on 22Bet.

Lauren Bell

The 23-year old right-arm pacer is one of the most promising players in English cricket and she has been outstanding in The Hundred since its inception. Lauren Bell has 36 wickets to her name in the league’s history at a strike rate of 13.86.

Bell was wicketless in the first game of this season but then claimed a magnificent 4 for 11 as they tied the match against Northern Superchargers. Bet on Bell to be the top bowler in the tournament at the odds of 5.50 on 22Bet.

Sarah Glenn

Sarah Glenn, the England leg-spin all-rounder, has 24 wickets in the league’s history at a strike rate of 16.25. Playing for London Spirit, she went wicketless in the opening game before taking 3 for 22 against Birmingham Phoenix. You can take a punt on Glenn to be the top bowler at the odds of 9.00 on BetWinner.

Among other contenders, Trent Rockets’ Heather Graham and Georgia Davis of Welsh Fire, both of whom have snared five wickets in two games, have 11.00 odds to top the wickets tally. Sophie Ecclestone, one of the best bowlers in the game, has 13.00 odds to be the top wicket-taker.

Looking at all the options, we expect Amanda Wellington to continue her great form in the league. Bet on Wellington to be the top bowler of The Hundred Women’s competition 2024.