Women’s T20I cricket has witnessed some extraordinary bowling performances over the years, with bowlers producing spells that have completely dismantled opposition batting line-ups. While the shortest format is often associated with aggressive batting and big scores, these performances proved that bowlers can be equally influential. From Laura Cardoso’s astonishing nine-wicket haul to Rohmalia Rohmalia’s remarkable spell without conceding a single run, the list features some of the most dominant displays in the format.

Several of these performances came in crucial matches, with bowlers making the most of favourable conditions and maintaining incredible accuracy throughout their spells. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu has now joined this elite group after producing a sensational seven-wicket haul against Indonesia in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Here is a closer look at the five best bowling figures in Women’s T20I cricket.

1. Laura Cardoso (Brazil) — 9/4 vs Lesotho

Laura produced the best bowling figures in T20I cricket against Lesotho in 2026. Brazil had posted a huge 202/3 before the 21-year-old pacer tore through the opposition while defending the total. Cardoso claimed a hat-trick in her very first over before following it with a four-wicket maiden in her second. She finished with remarkable figures of 9/4 as Lesotho were bowled out for just 13 runs, giving Brazil a massive 189-run victory.

2. Rohmalia Rohmalia (Indonesia) — 7/0 vs Mongolia

Rohmalia produced a remarkable spell on her international debut against Mongolia in April 2024. Indonesia had set a target of 151 before the teenage off-spinner was introduced into the attack. She claimed a wicket with her very first delivery and then bowled 20 consecutive dot balls. Rohmalia finished with 7/0 from 3.2 overs, becoming the only bowler in T20I cricket to take seven wickets without conceding a run. Mongolia collapsed for 31.

3. Frederique Overdijk (Netherlands) — 7/3 vs France

Frederique Overdijk created history against France during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier in August 2021. The Netherlands medium-pacer maintained a disciplined line and repeatedly attacked the stumps. Overdijk completed her four overs with two maidens and 24 dot balls, taking seven wickets for just three runs. France were bowled out for 33 in 17.3 overs, making her the first cricketer to claim seven wickets in a T20I.

4. Alison Stocks (Argentina) — 7/3 vs Peru

Argentina captain Alison Stocks produced another remarkable seven-wicket haul against Peru during the South American Women’s Championships in October 2022. She bowled 3.4 overs and conceded just three runs while completely disrupting the Peruvian batting order. Stocks’ accuracy and ability to target the stumps proved too difficult for Peru to handle. They were bowled out for only 31 runs, after which Argentina chased down the target in just two overs without losing a wicket.

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5. Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) — 7/5 vs Indonesia

Athapaththu produced a sensational bowling performance against Indonesia in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Sri Lanka posted 124/7 before the veteran all-rounder made her presence felt with the ball on a sluggish surface. Athapaththu used her flight and off-spin variations effectively to run through the Indonesian batting order. She finished with 7/5 from 3.3 overs, taking her first international five-wicket haul before claiming the final three wickets in succession to complete a hat-trick. Indonesia were bowled out for 49 as Sri Lanka secured a 75-run victory.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.