Top 3 players who took the most wickets in WCL 2025

The legends of the game laced up their boots once again and took cricket enthusiasts on a nostalgia trip in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). South Africa Champions won the title after beating Pakistan Champions by nine wickets in a lopsided final.

During the tournament, there were some scintillating performances from batters as well as bowlers who rolled back the years with their ageless talent. On this note, let’s take a look at the highest wicket-takers from the six-team extravaganza.

Most wickets in WCL 2025

3. Peter Siddle (England Champions), Wayne Parnell (South Africa Champions)

Peter Siddle was renowned for his ability to bowl long, tireless spells in red-ball cricket. During the tournament, he kept coming at the batters with his relentness consistency and accounted for 11 wickets in six games at an average of 12.91 and a strike rate of 10.91. Siddle might have dropped a bit of pace but there was no shortage of effort from his end.

On the other hand, South Africa pacer Wayne Parnell bowled across all phases. He also won the Player of the Match award in the semi-finals against Australia. Parnell finished with 11 wickets from seven games at an average of 15.45 and a strike rate of 11.45. His ability to swing the new ball made him a key component in South Africa’s bowling attack. The 36-year-old conceded runs at an economy rate of 8.10.