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Women's ODI best bowling average
Data through 14 October 2026Last updated 14 October 2026
The best bowling average list for Women's ODI cricket in the data is led by Alana King with 19.28. Minimum wickets: 50 in Tests and ODIs, 30 in T20s. The list covers matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s), so older records are not included.
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Top 48
| # | Average | Player | Team | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.28 | Alana King | Australia Women | 86 wkts, econ 4.24 · 2022–2026 |
| 2 | 19.59 | Jess Jonassen | Australia Women | 119 wkts, econ 4.01 · 2012–2023 |
| 3 | 19.62 | Sophie Ecclestone | England Women | 133 wkts, econ 3.71 · 2017–2026 |
| 4 | 20.88 | Leigh Kasperek | New Zealand Women | 52 wkts, econ 4.08 · 2015–2021 |
| 5 | 21.15 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa Women | 128 wkts, econ 3.94 · 2007–2022 |
| 6 | 21.42 | Annabel Sutherland | Australia Women | 69 wkts, econ 4.65 · 2020–2026 |
| 7 | 21.73 | Jhulan Goswami | India Women | 97 wkts, econ 3.79 · 2008–2022 |
| 8 | 22.44 | Rajeshwari Gayakwad | India Women | 71 wkts, econ 3.89 · 2014–2022 |
| 9 | 22.45 | S Pandey | India Women | 55 wkts, econ 4.10 · 2014–2021 |
| 10 | 22.85 | Ashleigh Gardner | Australia Women | 122 wkts, econ 4.31 · 2017–2026 |
| 11 | 23.11 | Megan Schutt | Australia Women | 135 wkts, econ 4.22 · 2012–2026 |
| 12 | 23.65 | E Bisht | India Women | 54 wkts, econ 3.92 · 2013–2022 |
| 13 | 23.69 | Charlie Dean | England Women | 89 wkts, econ 4.67 · 2021–2026 |
| 14 | 24.00 | Kim Garth | Australia Women | 55 wkts, econ 4.18 · 2013–2026 |
| 15 | 24.14 | Sana Mir | Pakistan Women | 64 wkts, econ 4.12 · 2007–2019 |
| 16 | 24.17 | Marizanne Kapp | South Africa Women | 141 wkts, econ 4.03 · 2011–2025 |
| 17 | 24.29 | Dane van Niekerk | South Africa Women | 62 wkts, econ 3.56 · 2009–2021 |
| 18 | 24.67 | Nahida Akter | Bangladesh Women | 69 wkts, econ 4.01 · 2015–2026 |
| 19 | 25.10 | Katherine Brunt | England Women | 87 wkts, econ 3.80 · 2009–2022 |
| 20 | 25.27 | Afy Fletcher | West Indies Women | 99 wkts, econ 4.70 · 2016–2026 |
| 21 | 25.37 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 116 wkts, econ 4.31 · 2014–2026 |
| 22 | 25.56 | Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa Women | 137 wkts, econ 4.36 · 2014–2026 |
| 23 | 25.71 | Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | 70 wkts, econ 4.42 · 2020–2026 |
| 24 | 26.17 | KL Cross | England Women | 89 wkts, econ 4.50 · 2014–2025 |
| 25 | 26.54 | Georgia Wareham | Australia Women | 54 wkts, econ 4.38 · 2018–2026 |
| 26 | 26.78 | Lea Tahuhu | New Zealand Women | 98 wkts, econ 4.71 · 2012–2025 |
| 27 | 26.90 | Anya Shrubsole | England Women | 81 wkts, econ 4.19 · 2013–2022 |
| 28 | 27.45 | AA Alleyne | West Indies Women | 55 wkts, econ 5.51 · 2019–2026 |
| 29 | 27.47 | HM Rowe | New Zealand Women | 60 wkts, econ 4.79 · 2015–2025 |
| 30 | 27.74 | Nashra Sandhu | Pakistan Women | 114 wkts, econ 4.45 · 2017–2026 |
| 31 | 28.31 | Fatima Sana | Pakistan Women | 85 wkts, econ 5.45 · 2019–2026 |
| 32 | 28.66 | Sune Luus | South Africa Women | 89 wkts, econ 4.72 · 2013–2026 |
| 33 | 28.90 | Poonam Yadav | India Women | 61 wkts, econ 4.10 · 2015–2022 |
| 34 | 29.27 | Deepti Sharma | India Women | 146 wkts, econ 4.60 · 2015–2026 |
| 35 | 29.34 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 118 wkts, econ 4.69 · 2016–2026 |
| 36 | 29.42 | Nadine de Klerk | South Africa Women | 74 wkts, econ 5.22 · 2017–2026 |
| 37 | 30.14 | Ellyse Perry | Australia Women | 77 wkts, econ 4.51 · 2009–2026 |
| 38 | 30.34 | C Murray | Ireland Women | 59 wkts, econ 6.04 · 2018–2026 |
| 39 | 30.55 | K Ramharack | West Indies Women | 56 wkts, econ 4.68 · 2019–2026 |
| 40 | 31.98 | S Rana | India Women | 52 wkts, econ 5.05 · 2016–2026 |
| 41 | 32.00 | Masabata Klaas | South Africa Women | 80 wkts, econ 5.03 · 2011–2026 |
| 42 | 32.19 | Natalie Sciver | England Women | 79 wkts, econ 4.62 · 2013–2025 |
| 43 | 32.83 | Inoka Ranaweera | Sri Lanka Women | 80 wkts, econ 4.59 · 2013–2026 |
| 44 | 33.06 | Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa Women | 64 wkts, econ 4.93 · 2021–2026 |
| 45 | 35.78 | Sophie Devine | New Zealand Women | 58 wkts, econ 4.87 · 2015–2025 |
| 46 | 36.69 | Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka Women | 54 wkts, econ 5.28 · 2013–2026 |
| 47 | 39.30 | Nida Dar | Pakistan Women | 56 wkts, econ 4.61 · 2013–2024 |
| 48 | 40.53 | Diana Baig | Pakistan Women | 58 wkts, econ 5.14 · 2016–2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Women's ODI record for best bowling average?
Alana King: 19.28, in the Cricsheet data. Minimum wickets: 50 in Tests and ODIs, 30 in T20s.
Who is second on the Women's ODI best bowling average list?
Jess Jonassen with 19.59.
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Coverage: matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s; matches involving the Afghanistan men's team are withheld). These are not all-time records.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.