Top 5 Batsmen with the Most Runs in WPL History
The world of cricket is about to be taken over by the excitement of the ICC Champions Trophy in just a few days. Just before this mega event, the biggest T20 league in women’s cricket, the Women’s Premier League, is about to begin. The third edition of the WPL is going to start in India on February 14, which fans are eagerly waiting for.
There are only a few days left for this T20 tournament. In the first 2 seasons of the Women’s Premier League, there have been many batsmen who have scored a lot of runs. So let’s know in this article which 5 batsmen have the most runs in the Women’s Premier League.
5. Nat Sciver-Brunt (504 runs)
In the Women’s Premier League, the experienced all-rounder of Mumbai Indians, Nat Sciver-Brunt, has given a tremendous performance. This English player has shown strength with both ball and bat. Where she has scored 504 runs in 19 innings of 19 matches played so far in the first 2 seasons with an average of 36.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (549 runs)
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur has performed brilliantly in the Women’s Premier League. Harmanpreet, who led Mumbai to the title in the very first season, has scored 549 runs in 16 innings of 17 matches in 2 seasons so far. She has scored these runs at an average of 45.75 and a strike rate of around 138, which includes 5 half-centuries.
3. Shafali Verma (561 runs)
Team India’s star batsman Shafali Verma has been a hit in WPL. This young player has batted in a blistering style while playing for the Delhi Capitals team. Shafali has scored 561 runs in 18 innings of 18 matches at a dangerous strike rate of 168.46. During this, 5 half-centuries have also come off his bat.
2. Ellyse Perry (600 runs)
Australian star all-rounder Ellyse Perry has had a great journey so far in the Women’s Premier League. This Kangaroo player has scored 600 runs in 17 innings of 17 matches playing for RCB in the league so far with a good average of 54.54. During this time, Perry’s bat has also produced 4 fifties.
1. Meg Lanning (676 runs)
In the history of the Women’s Premier League so far, Australia’s veteran player Meg Lanning has performed tremendously. This Kangaroo player has scored a lot of runs while playing for Delhi Capitals. She has scored 676 runs in 18 innings of 18 matches with an average of 42.25, during which she has been successful in scoring six fifties.
These five players, Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Nat Sciver-Brunt, have not only accumulated the most runs but have also contributed significantly to their teams’ success. As the WPL continues to grow, we can expect to see more thrilling performances and potentially new names challenging these established leaders.
