WPL 2026: Players with the highest run-scorers in WPL (Women’s Premier League) History
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 gets underway, fans are eager to know who dominates the tournament with the bat. Since its inception in 2023, the WPL has produced several high-scoring stars who have consistently delivered match-winning performances. Below is a detailed look at the highest run-scorers in WPL history (all-time, before the start of WPL 2026).
All-Time Leading Run-Scorers in WPL (Till 2025)
1. Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals / UP Warriorz)
- Matches: 25+
- Runs: ~950+
- Highest Score: 72*
- Average: ~38
- Strike Rate: ~125
Meg Lanning stands tall as the highest run-scorer in WPL history. The former Australia captain has been the backbone of Delhi Capitals’ batting and now enters WPL 2026 as UP Warriorz captain, adding even more spotlight to her record.
2. Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians)
- Matches: 22+
- Runs: ~880+
- Highest Score: 80*
- Average: ~44
- Strike Rate: ~140
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been the most impactful overseas batter in the league. Her ability to anchor innings and accelerate at will makes her one of the most feared batters heading into WPL 2026.
3. Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Matches: 20+
- Runs: ~800+
- Highest Score: 67
- Average: ~41
- Strike Rate: ~130
Ellyse Perry’s consistency across seasons has kept her among the elite run-getters. Her role in RCB’s title-winning campaign cemented her legacy as one of WPL’s finest batters.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians)
- Matches: 23+
- Runs: ~700+
- Highest Score: 65
- Average: ~32
- Strike Rate: ~135
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur has delivered several clutch knocks in pressure games, including finals, making her one of the most valuable Indian batters in WPL history.
5. Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Matches: 24+
- Runs: ~680+
- Highest Score: 74
- Average: ~30
- Strike Rate: ~132
Smriti Mandhana remains one of the most elegant and explosive openers in the league. With her prime years ahead, WPL 2026 could see her climb further up the list.
Top 10 Run-Scorers in WPL History (Before WPL 2026)
| Rank | Player | Team(s) | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meg Lanning | DC / UPW | ~950+ | ~38 | ~125 |
| 2 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | MI | ~880+ | ~44 | ~140 |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | RCB | ~800+ | ~41 | ~130 |
| 4 | Harmanpreet Kaur | MI | ~700+ | ~32 | ~135 |
| 5 | Smriti Mandhana | RCB | ~680+ | ~30 | ~132 |
| 6 | Beth Mooney | GG | ~650+ | ~35 | ~128 |
| 7 | Jemimah Rodrigues | DC | ~620+ | ~28 | ~122 |
| 8 | Sophie Devine | GG | ~600+ | ~29 | ~138 |
| 9 | Hayley Matthews | MI | ~580+ | ~27 | ~140 |
| 10 | Richa Ghosh | RCB | ~550+ | ~26 | ~145 |
(Stats are cumulative WPL career numbers up to the end of the 2025 season)
Season-Wise Orange Cap Winners
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-getter of each specific season. The tally has grown every year, reflecting the rising batting standards in the tournament.
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WPL 2023: Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals) – 345 Runs
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WPL 2024: Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 347 Runs
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WPL 2025: Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians) – 523 Runs (League Record)
Key Batting Milestones & Stats
1. Highest Individual Scores
While a century is yet to be scored in the WPL, two players have come agonizingly close with scores of 99:
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Georgia Voll (UPW): 99* vs RCB (2025)
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Sophie Devine (RCB): 99 vs Gujarat Giants (2023)
2. Most Fifties
Meg Lanning holds the record for the most half-centuries in the league’s history with 9 fifties, followed closely by Ellyse Perry and Harmanpreet Kaur (8 each).
3. Power-Hitting (Most Sixes)
India’s Shafali Verma leads the charts for the most maximums. Her fearless approach has seen her clear the ropes 49 times across three seasons, the highest by any player.
4. Best Strike Rate (Minimum 250 Runs)
Shafali Verma also holds one of the highest strike rates in the league at 162.59, making her the most dangerous batter in the powerplay.
Who Can Top the Run Charts in WPL 2026?
With WPL 2026 featuring updated squads and new leadership roles, players to watch for a run-scoring surge include:
- Smriti Mandhana
- Beth Mooney
- Hayley Matthews
- Richa Ghosh
