MLC Season 3 stats recap: 2025 MLC season sees record-breaking bowling displays; Historic performances shake the league’s competitive landscape

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Xavier Bartlett and Shadley van Schalkwyk emerged as powerhouses on the pitch, while MJ Owen stole the spotlight with an extraordinary 5-wicket haul

The Major League Cricket 2025 season displayed some exceptional bowling performances. Bowlers have troubled batters on every turn. Here is a look at the bowlers who significantly contributed to their team's campaign while performing at the frontline.

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 wktsTexas Super Kings: Noor Ahmad, 15San Francisco Unicorns: XC Bartlett, 18 wktsMI New York: TA Boult, 15 wktsSeattle Orcas: Harmeet Singh, 9wktsLos Angeles Knight Riders: SC van Schalkwyk, 14

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