MLC 2025: Top Bowlers with Most Wickets, Best Figures, Economy, and Average

The Major League Cricket 2025 season showcased some outstanding bowling performances, with bowlers consistently troubling batters. Here is a detailed look at the bowlers who significantly contributed to their team's campaigns.

Most Wickets in MLC Season 3

The season witnessed remarkable spells. While experienced players entertained spectators, several underdogs seized the opportunity to shine in the T20 league. Star bowler Xavier Bartlett and USA all-rounder Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk delivered phenomenal bowling efforts, aiding their sides with fast bowling stints.

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XC Bartlett (SF): 11 matches, 11 innings, 124 balls, 20.5 overs, 135 runs, 18 wickets, best 4/28, average 19.77, economy 8.86
Haris Rauf (SF): 8 matches, 8 innings, 169 balls, 28.1 overs, 256 runs, 17 wickets, best 4/32, average 15.05, economy 9.08
TA Boult (MI NY): 12 matches, 12 innings, 288 balls, 48 overs, 384 runs, 15 wickets, best 4/17, average 25.60, economy 8.00
Noor Ahmad (TSK): 12 matches, 12 innings, 252 balls, 42 overs, 338 runs, 15 wickets, best 4/25, average 22.53, economy 8.04
AF Milne (TSK): 7 matches, 6 innings, 125 balls, 20.5 overs, 148 runs, 14 wickets, best 5/23, average 10.57, economy 7.10
J Edwards (WSF): 12 matches, 12 innings, 208 balls, 34.3 overs, 305 runs, 14 wickets, best 3/15, average 21.78, economy 8.79
MJ Owen (WSF): 12 matches, 10 innings, 180 balls, 30 overs, 278 runs, 14 wickets, best 5/17, average 19.85, economy 9.26
SC van Schalkwyk (LAKR): 10 matches, 10 innings, 208 balls, 34.4 overs, 365 runs, 14 wickets, best 3/24, average 26.07, economy 10.52
Hassan Khan (SF): 11 matches, 11 innings, 198 balls, 33 overs, 316 runs, 12 wickets, best 4/30, average 26.33, economy 9.57
IG Holland (WSF): 12 matches, 12 innings, 150 balls, 25 overs, 183 runs, 11 wickets, best 4/19, average 16.63, economy 7.32

Players with Best Bowling Figures in MLC 2025

MJ Owen bowled a devastating spell against San Francisco Unicorns, taking 5 wickets for just 17 runs. The Australian quick helped Washington Freedom defend a 170-run target, handing San Francisco their first defeat. Owen ended his campaign with 14 wickets, ranking 7th in the most wickets list.

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MJ Owen: 3 overs, 0 maidens, 17 runs, 5 wickets, economy 5.66, Washington vs SF
AF Milne: 3.4 overs, 1 maiden, 23 runs, 5 wickets, economy 6.27, Texas vs Seattle
TA Boult: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 17 runs, 4 wickets, economy 4.25, MI New York vs Los Angeles
IG Holland: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 19 runs, 4 wickets, economy 4.75, Washington vs Seattle
Noor Ahmad: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 25 runs, 4 wickets, economy 6.25, Texas vs Los Angeles
XC Bartlett: 3.5 overs, 0 maidens, 28 runs, 4 wickets, economy 7.30, SF vs Los Angeles
Hassan Khan: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 30 runs, 4 wickets, economy 7.50, SF vs MI New York
Haris Rauf: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 32 runs, 4 wickets, economy 8.00, SF vs Seattle
XC Bartlett: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 32 runs, 4 wickets, economy 8.00, SF vs Washington
Haris Rauf: 4 overs, 0 maidens, 41 runs, 4 wickets, economy 10.25, SF vs Los Angeles

Players with the Best Economy Rate

LH Ferguson (WSF): 4 matches, 8 overs, 0 maidens, 48 balls, 31 runs, 3 wickets, best 3/21, economy 3.87
AJ Hosein (TSK): 7 matches, 20 overs, 1 maiden, 120 balls, 96 runs, 10 wickets, best 3/15, economy 4.80
Tajinder Singh (MI NY): 1 match, 8 overs, 0 maidens, 48 balls, 44 runs, 0 wickets, best -, economy 5.50
MA Aponso (WSF): 1 match, 4 overs, 0 maidens, 24 balls, 23 runs, 1 wicket, best 1/23, economy 5.75
BC Fortuin (SEO): 1 match, 4 overs, 0 maidens, 24 balls, 27 runs, 0 wickets, best -, economy 6.75
Harmeet Singh (SEO): 10 matches, 30 overs, 0 maidens, 180 balls, 211 runs, 9 wickets, best 3/22, economy 7.03
SP Narine (LAKR): 6 matches, 24 overs, 0 maidens, 144 balls, 169 runs, 3 wickets, best 1/20, economy 7.04
AF Milne (TSK): 7 matches, 20.5 overs, 1 maiden, 125 balls, 148 runs, 14 wickets, best 5/23, economy 7.10
IG Holland (WSF): 12 matches, 25 overs, 0 maidens, 150 balls, 183 runs, 11 wickets, best 4/19, economy 7.32
MW Short (SF): 8 matches, 17.5 overs, 0 maidens, 107 balls, 131 runs, 6 wickets, best 3/12, economy 7.34

Best Bowling Average

AJ Hosein (TSK): 7 matches, 20 overs, 1 maiden, 120 balls, 96 runs, 10 wickets, best 3/15, average 9.60
LH Ferguson (WSF): 4 matches, 8 overs, 0 maidens, 48 balls, 31 runs, 3 wickets, best 3/21, average 10.33
KS Gattepalli (LAKR): 1 match, 4 overs, 0 maidens, 24 balls, 31 runs, 3 wickets, best 3/31, average 10.33
AF Milne (TSK): 7 matches, 20.5 overs, 1 maiden, 125 balls, 148 runs, 14 wickets, best 5/23, average 10.57
SV Wiig (TSK): 1 match, 3 overs, 0 maidens, 18 balls, 25 runs, 2 wickets, best 2/25, average 12.50
Haris Rauf (SF): 8 matches, 28.1 overs, 1 maiden, 169 balls, 256 runs, 17 wickets, best 4/32, average 15.05
IG Holland (WSF): 12 matches, 25 overs, 0 maidens, 150 balls, 183 runs, 11 wickets, best 4/19, average 16.63
R Shepherd (SF): 6 matches, 17.3 overs, 0 maidens, 105 balls, 140 runs, 8 wickets, best 2/16, average 17.50
K Gore (SF): 5 matches, 7 overs, 0 maidens, 42 balls, 55 runs, 3 wickets, best 1/8, average 18.33
GJ Maxwell (WSF): 12 matches, 22 overs, 0 maidens, 132 balls, 184 runs, 10 wickets, best 3/12, average 18.40