**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 career by becoming the 5th-highest wicket-taker in the history of Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). The right-arm pacer reached this milestone with her first wicket in the ICC Women’s World Cup match against India held in Vizag.
Kapp surpassed former England pacer Katherine Sciver-Brunt’s tally of 170 wickets during the game, finishing with two wickets in the contest.
**Impressive Career Stats**
Playing her 156th WODI, Kapp now boasts 172 wickets at an average of 24.63, according to ESPNcricinfo. Her economy rate of approximately 3.83 underlines her effectiveness and control over batters. Kapp has also recorded four four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in this format.
She now trails only four bowlers in WODI wickets: Jhulan Goswami (255), South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (191), Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick (180), and West Indies’ Anisa Mohammed (180).
**Performance Against India and in the World Cup**
Against India, Kapp has been particularly effective, claiming 24 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 28.20 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.72.
At the Women’s World Cup, she has taken 35 wickets in 25 matches with an impressive average of 23.54, proving to be a crucial player for South Africa on the big stage.
Marizanne Kapp’s consistent performances continue to establish her as one of the premier bowlers in women’s cricket, and this latest milestone is a testament to her skill, stamina, and dedication.
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