The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has quickly established itself as one of the premier women’s franchise cricket leagues globally. Inspired by the success of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), the WPL has created a platform where emerging Indian talents can compete alongside international superstars.
Despite its short history, the tournament has already seen several players deliver breathtaking performances, with batters making the most of the favorable Indian conditions to post massive scores.
5. Deepti Sharma – 88 vs Gujarat Giants, 2024, Delhi*
Deepti Sharma delivered a heroic knock for UP Warriorz against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024 at Delhi.
Chasing 153 on a sluggish pitch, Deepti anchored the innings with an unbeaten 88 off 60 balls, laced with nine fours and four sixes. Her resilient effort lifted UP Warriorz from a precarious 35/5, keeping them in the contest till the final overs. Despite her brilliance, UP Warriorz fell short by eight runs.
4. Tahlia McGrath – 90 vs Delhi Capitals, 2023, DY Patil Stadium*
Tahlia McGrath showcased her T20 prowess with a stunning knock for UP Warriorz against Delhi Capitals in WPL 2023 at DY Patil Stadium.
Chasing a daunting target of 212, McGrath stood tall as wickets tumbled around her. She remained unbeaten on 90 off 50 balls, smashing 11 fours and four sixes.
However, with little support from the other end, UP Warriorz succumbed to a 42-run defeat.
3. Harmanpreet Kaur – 95 vs Gujarat Giants, 2024, Delhi*
Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a match-winning knock against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024 at Delhi.
Chasing 191, she played a captain’s innings, smashing an unbeaten 95 off just 48 balls, studded with 10 fours and five sixes. Partnering with Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet stitched a 93-run stand to guide MI to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
2. Alyssa Healy – 96 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2023, Brabourne*
Chasing 139, Healy tore apart the opposition attack with a breathtaking 47-ball knock, hammering 18 fours and a six. She stitched an unbroken 139-run partnership with Devika Vaidya (36*) to power UP Warriorz to a commanding 10-wicket win.
1. Sophie Devine – 99 vs Gujarat Giants, 2023, Brabourne
Sophie Devine produced a record-breaking knock for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2023, narrowly missing a century but etching her name in history with a stunning 99 against Gujarat Giants.
Chasing 189, Devine opened with sheer dominance, blasting 99 off just 36 balls, featuring nine fours and eight sixes. Her explosive partnership of 125 runs with Smriti Mandhana set the foundation for RCB’s emphatic eight-wicket victory.
