Richard Gleeson has surged to the top of the men’s Hundred 2026 wicket charts, claiming 12 scalps for MI London as the tournament barrels toward its knockout phase. No other bowler has matched his haul, and his consistency has anchored MI London’s push for a playoff spot.
The chase behind Gleeson is fierce. Brydon Carse (Sunrisers Leeds) sits just one wicket back with 11, while Adil Rashid (Southern Brave) and Nathan Ellis (Sunrisers Leeds) have each picked up 10. Marcus Stoinis (Southern Brave) and Gus Atkinson (Manchester Super Giants) round out the leading group with nine wickets apiece. With so many bowlers clustered near the top, a single standout performance could upend the leaderboard overnight.
Bowling efficiency tells its own story. Henry Crocombe (London Spirit) has been the tournament’s most incisive bowler, striking every five balls. That rate puts him well ahead of the field. Matt Short (Welsh Fire) follows at 6.7, while Gleeson himself sits third at 9.9. After that, the numbers stretch out: Mitchell Owen (Birmingham Phoenix), Reece Topley (Sunrisers Leeds), Michael Bracewell (Manchester Super Giants), Jordan Clark (Welsh Fire), and Matthew Fisher (London Spirit) all share a strike rate of 10 balls per wicket. The drop-off after Crocombe and Short is stark.
In the women’s competition, the battle for top wicket-taker is even tighter. Marizanne Kapp (London Spirit), Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and Sophie Molineux (both Southern Brave) are locked on 11 wickets each as the group stage reaches its climax. Hayley Matthews (MI London), Deepti Sharma (Sunrisers Leeds), Charlie Dean (London Spirit), Sam Bates, and Ash Gardner (both Trent Rockets) are all just behind with 10 wickets. The leaderboard is a logjam, and every wicket in the coming matches could prove decisive.
Strike rates in the women’s tournament highlight a clear standout. Sophie Devine (Welsh Fire) leads the way, taking a wicket every 6.7 balls. Charley Phillips (Trent Rockets) is next at 11.4, with both Hayley Matthews and Deepti Sharma tied at 11.5. Devine’s ability to break through consistently sets her apart from the rest.
Economy rates in the men’s competition are razor-thin at the top. Trent Boult (MI London) leads with 7.38 runs conceded per set, just ahead of Craig Overton (Trent Rockets) at 7.40. In matches where margins are slim, these tiny differences could decide who advances.
Run-scoring hasn’t produced record-breaking numbers, but the race remains tight. Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets) boasts a run rate of 164.28, narrowly ahead of Phoebe Litchfield (Sunrisers Leeds) at 163.75 and Annabel Sutherland (Sunrisers Leeds) at 156.29. One big innings could send any of these names to the top.
A look at the current leaders in wickets and strike rates:
| Player (Team) | Wickets | Strike Rate (Balls per wicket) |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Gleeson (MI London) | 12 | 9.9 |
| Brydon Carse (Sunrisers Leeds) | 11 | – |
| Marizanne Kapp (London Spirit) | 11 | – |
| Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Southern Brave) | 11 | – |
| Sophie Molineux (Southern Brave) | 11 | – |
| Sophie Devine (Welsh Fire) | 9 (men’s), 6.7 (women’s SR) | 6.7 (women’s SR) |
With the group stage winding down, the race for individual honours remains wide open. Gleeson and Kapp have set the pace, but the chasing pack is close enough to threaten with every match.
