The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has proved to be one of the most exciting competitions in women’s T20 cricket since its launch in 2015. Across its first 11 seasons, the Australian tournament has produced outstanding individual performances, record-breaking centuries, exceptional bowling spells and remarkable displays of consistency.
Several established stars continue to dominate the competition’s historical records. Beth Mooney leads the all-time run-scoring charts, Jess Jonassen holds the record for most wickets, Lizelle Lee has registered the highest individual score, and Megan Schutt owns the best bowling figures in tournament history.
Here is a detailed look at the major WBBL batting and bowling records, based on statistics available through the end of the 2025 season.
Most Runs in WBBL History: Beth Mooney Leads the List
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney holds the record for the most runs in Women’s Big Bash League history, having accumulated 5,600 runs in 154 innings between 2015 and 2025. Representing Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers, Mooney has maintained an impressive average of 46.28 and a strike rate of 126.29, demonstrating her ability to combine consistency with attacking batting.
Mooney’s record includes four centuries and 47 half-centuries, making her one of the competition’s most reliable top-order performers. Her ability to build substantial innings while maintaining a competitive scoring rate has been central to her success across multiple WBBL seasons.
Ellyse Perry occupies second place with 5,101 runs from 141 innings, although her average of 49.04 is higher than Mooney’s. Sophie Devine follows with 4,195 runs, while Elyse Villani and Meg Lanning complete the top five.
Top Five Run-Scorers in WBBL History
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | 154 | 5,600 | 46.28 | 126.29 | 4 | 47 |
| Ellyse Perry | 141 | 5,101 | 49.04 | 111.13 | 3 | 34 |
| Sophie Devine | 142 | 4,195 | 34.95 | 126.85 | 4 | 22 |
| Elyse Villani | 143 | 3,841 | 32.27 | 115.20 | 1 | 25 |
| Meg Lanning | 108 | 3,646 | 40.06 | 122.06 | 2 | 34 |
Mooney’s advantage of nearly 500 runs over Perry reflects her sustained productivity in the competition. However, Perry’s superior batting average and Lanning’s impressive record across fewer innings underline the quality of the players competing near the top of the rankings.
Highest Individual Score in WBBL History: Lizelle Lee’s Unbeaten 150
Former South Africa international Lizelle Lee holds the record for the highest individual score in WBBL history. Playing for Hobart Hurricanes against Perth Scorchers on November 10, 2024, Lee smashed an unbeaten 150 from 75 deliveries in Sydney.
Her innings featured 12 fours and 12 sixes, with 120 runs coming from boundaries alone. Scoring at a strike rate of 200, Lee produced one of the most destructive batting performances in the competition’s history.
Grace Harris holds the second-highest individual score, having struck an unbeaten 136 off 59 balls for Brisbane Heat against Perth Scorchers in October 2023. Meg Lanning follows with 135 against Sydney Sixers in November 2025, while Smriti Mandhana and Ashleigh Gardner complete the top five.
Top Five Highest Individual Scores in WBBL History
| Player | Score | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Team | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizelle Lee | 150* | 75 | 12 | 12 | Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Scorchers | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Grace Harris | 136* | 59 | 12 | 11 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | Oct 22, 2023 |
| Meg Lanning | 135 | 74 | 22 | 4 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Sixers | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 114* | 64 | 14 | 3 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Renegades | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 114 | 52 | 9 | 10 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars | Dec 9, 2017 |
Lee’s innings remains the only score of 150 or more among the five highest individual performances listed. Meanwhile, Harris’s 136 not out came at an extraordinary strike rate of 230.50, highlighting the different ways batters have dominated WBBL bowling attacks.
Most Wickets in WBBL History: Jess Jonassen Holds the Record
Jess Jonassen is the leading wicket-taker in Women’s Big Bash League history, with 184 wickets from 153 bowling innings through the 2025 season. The Australian left-arm spinner has been one of the competition’s most dependable bowlers, combining wicket-taking ability with an economy rate of 6.65.
Jonassen’s record includes seven four-wicket hauls, with best figures of 4 for 13. Her ability to control the scoring rate and take important wickets has made her a central figure in Brisbane Heat’s bowling attack across multiple seasons.
Molly Strano follows with 172 wickets, while Amanda-Jade Wellington occupies third place with 165. Heather Graham and Megan Schutt complete the top five, illustrating the strong presence of Australian spin and pace bowlers among the WBBL’s leading wicket-takers.
Top Five Wicket-Takers in WBBL History
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Best figures | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Jonassen | 153 | 184 | 4/13 | 19.56 | 6.65 |
| Molly Strano | 147 | 172 | 5/15 | 19.27 | 6.71 |
| Amanda-Jade Wellington | 149 | 165 | 5/8 | 20.03 | 6.77 |
| Heather Graham | 141 | 157 | 4/29 | 21.43 | 7.21 |
| Megan Schutt | 141 | 150 | 6/19 | 21.14 | 6.03 |
Although Jonassen leads the wicket-taking chart, Schutt has the lowest economy rate among these five bowlers at 6.03. Wellington and Strano have also produced multiple five-wicket hauls, demonstrating their ability to deliver match-winning spells.
Best Bowling Figures in WBBL History: Megan Schutt’s 6/19
Megan Schutt holds the record for the best bowling figures in WBBL history, having taken six wickets for just 19 runs for Adelaide Strikers against Sydney Thunder on November 20, 2022.
The Australian fast bowler completed her remarkable spell in only 3.3 overs, finishing with an economy rate of 5.42. Her performance remains the only six-wicket haul among the leading bowling figures listed in WBBL history.
Amanda-Jade Wellington has produced two of the competition’s most economical five-wicket spells, taking 5 for 8 against Brisbane Heat in November 2021 and repeating those figures against Melbourne Renegades in October 2022.
Lucy Hamilton and Hannah Darlington also feature among the best individual bowling performances, having claimed five wickets in a single innings.
Top Five Best Bowling Figures in WBBL History
| Player | Figures | Overs | Team | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Schutt | 6/19 | 3.3 | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Thunder | Nov 20, 2022 |
| Amanda-Jade Wellington | 5/8 | 4.0 | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Amanda-Jade Wellington | 5/8 | 3.5 | Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Renegades | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Lucy Hamilton | 5/8 | 4.0 | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars | Nov 17, 2024 |
| Hannah Darlington | 5/10 | 4.0 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars | Nov 10, 2023 |
Schutt’s six-wicket performance stands apart for the number of dismissals, while Wellington and Hamilton share the distinction of conceding only eight runs in their five-wicket hauls. These spells demonstrate how a single bowler can dramatically influence the outcome of a T20 match.
WBBL All-Time Records at a Glance
| Record | Player | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Most career runs | Beth Mooney | 5,600 runs |
| Highest batting average among top five run-scorers | Ellyse Perry | 49.04 |
| Most half-centuries | Beth Mooney | 47 |
| Highest individual score | Lizelle Lee | 150* off 75 balls |
| Second-highest individual score | Grace Harris | 136* off 59 balls |
| Most career wickets | Jess Jonassen | 184 wickets |
| Best bowling figures | Megan Schutt | 6/19 |
| Fewest runs conceded in a listed five-wicket haul | Amanda-Jade Wellington and Lucy Hamilton | 5/8 |
WBBL 2026 Offers New Opportunities to Break Records
The Women’s Big Bash League continues to provide opportunities for established international stars and emerging Australian players to make their mark. While long-serving performers such as Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen have built their records through consistency across many seasons, players including Lizelle Lee and Megan Schutt have demonstrated how a single exceptional performance can secure a place in tournament history.
As WBBL 2026 progresses, the competition’s all-time batting and bowling rankings could change, particularly with several leading players remaining active. Mooney’s run-scoring record, Jonassen’s wicket tally and Lee’s unbeaten 150 provide clear benchmarks for future performances.
These records also highlight the different qualities required to succeed in T20 cricket. Consistent run-scoring, disciplined bowling, explosive batting and match-winning individual spells have all contributed to the WBBL’s development into one of the most competitive tournaments in women’s cricket.
Note: Career totals and rankings reflect the statistics through the end of the 2025 WBBL season and do not include subsequent performances in WBBL 2026.
