MLC Season 3 stats recap: 2025 MLC season sees record-breaking bowling displays; Historic performances shake the league’s competitive landscape
Most wickets in MLC Season 3
The season saw some miraculous spells. While seasoned players consistently entertained spectators, few underdogs clinched the opportunity to shine in the T20 league.
Star Bowler Xavier Bartlett and USA all-rounder Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk displayed phenomenal bowling efforts, aiding their sides through their fast bowling stints.
| Player | Mat | Inns | Balls | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ |
| XC Bartlett (SF) | 11 | 11 | 241 | 40.1 | 356 | 18 | 4/28 | 19.77 | 8.86 |
| Haris Rauf (SF) | 8 | 8 | 169 | 28.1 | 256 | 17 | 4/32 | 15.05 | 9.08 |
| TA Boult (MI NY) | 12 | 12 | 288 | 48.0 | 384 | 15 | 4/17 | 25.60 | 8.00 |
| Noor Ahmad (TSK) | 12 | 11 | 252 | 42.0 | 338 | 15 | 4/25 | 22.53 | 8.04 |
| AF Milne (TSK) | 7 | 6 | 125 | 20.5 | 148 | 14 | 5/23 | 10.57 | 7.10 |
| J Edwards (WSF) | 12 | 11 | 208 | 34.4 | 305 | 14 | 3/15 | 21.78 | 8.79 |
| MJ Owen (WSF) | 12 | 10 | 180 | 30.0 | 278 | 14 | 5/17 | 19.85 | 9.26 |
| SC van Schalkwyk (LAKR) | 10 | 10 | 208 | 34.4 | 365 | 14 | 3/24 | 26.07 | 10.52 |
| Hassan Khan (SF) | 11 | 10 | 198 | 33.0 | 316 | 12 | 4/30 | 26.33 | 9.57 |
| IG Holland (WSF) | 12 | 10 | 150 | 25.0 | 183 | 11 | 4/19 | 16.63 | 7.32 |
Players with best bowling figures in MLC 2025
MJ Owen bowled a devastating spell against San Francisco Unicorns, producing 5 wickets, conceding just 17 runs. The Australian quick helped Washington Freedom to defend a 170-run target, handing San Francisco their first defeat. Owen concluded his campaign with 14 wickets, ranking 7th on the standings for most wickets.
| Player | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Inns | Opposition |
| MJ Owen | 3.0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 5.66 | Washington | 2 | v SF |
| AF Milne | 3.4 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 6.27 | Texas | 2 | v Seattle |
| TA Boult | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 | MI New York | 1 | v Los Angeles |
| IG Holland | 4.0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 4.75 | Washington | 1 | v Seattle |
| Noor Ahmad | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.25 | Texas | 2 | v Los Angeles |
| XC Bartlett | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 7.30 | SF | 2 | v Los Angeles |
| Hassan Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 7.50 | SF | 2 | v MI New York |
| Haris Rauf | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 8.00 | SF | 2 | v Seattle |
| XC Bartlett | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 8.00 | SF | 1 | v Washington |
| Haris Rauf | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 4 | 10.25 | SF | 2 | v Los Angeles |
Players with the best economy rate
| Player | Mat | Overs | Mdns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ |
| LH Ferguson (WSF) | 4 | 8.0 | 0 | 48 | 31 | 3 | 3/21 | 3.87 |
| AJ Hosein (TSK) | 7 | 20.0 | 1 | 120 | 96 | 10 | 3/15 | 4.80 |
| Tajinder Singh (MI NY) | 13 | 8.0 | 0 | 48 | 44 | 0 | – | 5.50 |
| MA Aponso (WSF) | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1/23 | 5.75 |
| BC Fortuin (SEO) | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 27 | 0 | – | 6.75 |
| Harmeet Singh (SEO) | 10 | 30.0 | 0 | 180 | 211 | 9 | 3/22 | 7.03 |
| SP Narine (LAKR) | 6 | 24.0 | 0 | 144 | 169 | 3 | 1/20 | 7.04 |
| AF Milne (TSK) | 7 | 20.5 | 1 | 125 | 148 | 14 | 5/23 | 7.10 |
| IG Holland (WSF) | 12 | 25.0 | 0 | 150 | 183 | 11 | 4/19 | 7.32 |
| MW Short (SF) | 8 | 17.5 | 0 | 107 | 131 | 6 | 3/12 | 7.34 |
Best bowling average
| Player | Mat | Overs | Mdns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave |
| AJ Hosein (TSK) | 7 | 20.0 | 1 | 120 | 96 | 10 | 3/15 | 9.60 |
| LH Ferguson (WSF) | 4 | 8.0 | 0 | 48 | 31 | 3 | 3/21 | 10.33 |
| KS Gattepalli (LAKR) | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 31 | 3 | 3/31 | 10.33 |
| AF Milne (TSK) | 7 | 20.5 | 1 | 125 | 148 | 14 | 5/23 | 10.57 |
| SV Wiig (TSK) | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 2 | 2/25 | 12.50 |
| Haris Rauf (SF) | 8 | 28.1 | 1 | 169 | 256 | 17 | 4/32 | 15.05 |
| IG Holland (WSF) | 12 | 25.0 | 0 | 150 | 183 | 11 | 4/19 | 16.63 |
| R Shepherd (SF) | 6 | 17.3 | 0 | 105 | 140 | 8 | 2/16 | 17.50 |
| K Gore (SF) | 5 | 7.0 | 0 | 42 | 55 | 3 | 1/8 | 18.33 |
| GJ Maxwell (WSF) | 12 | 22.0 | 0 | 132 | 184 | 10 | 3/12 | 18.40 |
Team-wise leading run-scorers
Washington Freedom: J Edwards, 14 wkts
Texas Super Kings: Noor Ahmad, 15
San Francisco Unicorns: XC Bartlett, 18 wkts
MI New York: TA Boult, 15 wkts
Seattle Orcas: Harmeet Singh, 9wkts
Los Angeles Knight Riders: SC van Schalkwyk, 14
