Marizanne Kapp becomes 5th-highest wicket-taker in WODIs: Key stats

**Marizanne Kapp Becomes 5th-Highest Wicket-Taker in WODIs: Key Stats**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 09, 2025, 08:50 pm*

South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has added another remarkable achievement to her illustrious career by becoming the 5th-highest wicket-taker in the history of Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). The right-arm pacer secured this milestone with her first wicket in the ICC Women’s World Cup match against India in Vizag.

Kapp surpassed former England pacer Katherine Sciver-Brunt’s tally of 170 wickets and finished the match with two scalps, further solidifying her position among the elite bowlers in women’s cricket.

### Impressive Statistics

Playing her 156th WODI, Kapp has now taken 172 wickets at an average of 24.63, according to ESPNcricinfo. Her economy rate of approximately 3.83 highlights her consistent ability to dominate batters and control the flow of runs.

Kapp’s record includes four four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in the format. Only four bowlers have more WODI wickets than her: Jhulan Goswami (255), South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (191), Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick (180), and West Indies’ Anisa Mohammed (180).

### Performance Against India and at the World Cup

Against India specifically, Kapp has delivered outstanding performances in 24 WODIs, claiming 24 wickets at an average of 28.20 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.72.

At the ICC Women’s World Cup, Kapp has taken 35 wickets from 25 matches at an impressive average of 23.54, underscoring her effectiveness on the biggest stage in women’s cricket.

Marizanne Kapp’s milestone is a testament to her skill, perseverance, and crucial role in South African women’s cricket as they continue to compete at the highest level.
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