Left-arm spin is taking more wickets in women’s T20 cricket

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  Left-arm orthodox spinners have taken a growing share of wickets in women’s T20 cricket since 2020.

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  In the most recent Women’s T20 World Cup, they took more than a quarter of the wickets, up from less than 20 per cent in 2020.

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  As of September 15, 2026, left-arm spinners held three of the top five places and six of the top 10 in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.

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  The article says the expansion of professionalism may have widened the pool of players available to teams, but the reasons for the trend are not clear.

Who

Left-arm orthodox spinners in women’s cricket.

What

They are taking a growing share of wickets and are prominent among leading bowlers.

When

The increase has been notable since 2020, with figures reported through 2026.

Where

Women’s T20 cricket, including the Women’s T20 World Cup, the WPL and The Hundred.

Why

The article suggests the expansion of professionalism may have widened the player pool, but says the reasons are not clear.

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