Xavier Bartlett and Shadley van Schalkwyk emerged as powerhouses on the pitch, while MJ Owen stole the spotlight with an extraordinary 5-wicket haulThe 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 3The 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.PlayerMatInnsBallsOversRunsWktsBBIAveEconXC Bartlett (SF)111124140.1356184/2819.778.86Haris Rauf (SF)8816928.1256174/3215.059.08TA Boult (MI NY)121228848.0384154/1725.608.00Noor Ahmad (TSK)121125242.0338154/2522.538.04AF Milne (TSK)7612520.5148145/2310.577.10J Edwards (WSF)121120834.4305143/1521.788.79MJ Owen (WSF)121018030.0278145/1719.859.26SC van Schalkwyk (LAKR)101020834.4365143/2426.0710.52Hassan Khan (SF)111019833.0316124/3026.339.57IG Holland (WSF)121015025.0183114/1916.637.32Players with best bowling figures in MLC 2025MJ 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.PlayerOversMdnsRunsWktsEconTeamInnsOppositionMJ Owen3.001755.66Washington2v SFAF Milne3.412356.27Texas2v SeattleTA Boult4.001744.25MI New York1v Los AngelesIG Holland4.001944.75Washington1v SeattleNoor Ahmad4.002546.25Texas2v Los AngelesXC Bartlett3.502847.30SF2v Los AngelesHassan Khan4.003047.50SF2v MI New YorkHaris Rauf4.003248.00SF2v SeattleXC Bartlett4.003248.00SF1v WashingtonHaris Rauf4.0041410.25SF2v Los AngelesPlayers with the best economy ratePlayerMatOversMdnsBallsRunsWktsBBIEconLH Ferguson (WSF)48.00483133/213.87AJ Hosein (TSK)720.0112096103/154.80Tajinder Singh (MI NY)138.0048440–5.50MA Aponso (WSF)14.00242311/235.75BC Fortuin (SEO)14.0024270–6.75Harmeet Singh (SEO)1030.0018021193/227.03SP Narine (LAKR)624.0014416931/207.04AF Milne (TSK)720.51125148145/237.10IG Holland (WSF)1225.00150183114/197.32MW Short (SF)817.5010713163/127.34Best bowling averagePlayerMatOversMdnsBallsRunsWktsBBIAveAJ Hosein (TSK)720.0112096103/159.60LH Ferguson (WSF)48.00483133/2110.33KS Gattepalli (LAKR)14.00243133/3110.33AF Milne (TSK)720.51125148145/2310.57SV Wiig (TSK)13.00182522/2512.50Haris Rauf (SF)828.11169256174/3215.05IG Holland (WSF)1225.00150183114/1916.63R Shepherd (SF)617.3010514082/1617.50K Gore (SF)57.00425531/818.33GJ Maxwell (WSF)1222.00132184103/1218.40Team-wise leading run-scorersWashington 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