Harmanpreet Kaur is the first Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in Women’s Premier League.
T20 cricket has not only brought fast-paced cricket into the scene but also brought some exceptional performances under pressure-like situations. However, class, consistency and the ability to deliver has just put some batters in the elite list. With the Women’s Premier League (WPL) featuring its fourth edition, some players have been consistent with their performances, making a mark in the franchise league.
As the league continues to grow in stature, there have been batters who have not only anchored the innings, but have also helped chase daunting totals, setting new benchmarks and fulfilling their unwavering hunger for runs. While Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first player to hit the 1000-run mark in the league, Harmanpreet Kaur joined her in the elite list.
Here in this article, we have listed batters with most runs in the WPL as they continue to shine on the world stage with their exuberance.
Players to score 1000-plus runs in WPL
Nat Sciver-Brunt
England and Mumbai Indians (MI) Women all-rounder, Nat Sciver-Brunt, currently sits at the top of the list of players to score 1000 runs in WPL. The England cricketer became the first player to score 1000 runs in the T20 league during her innings in the WPL 2025 final against Delhi Capitals (DC) Women. As of writing, Nat Sciver has 1101 runs to her name in 31 innings, where she has registered nine 50-plus scores.
Harmanpreet Kaur
India Women and MI Women captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, is the second player to go past the 1000-run mark in WPL. The batting all-rounder achieved this feat on Tuesday, January 13 when she guided her side to a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants Women with an unbeaten 71 off 43 balls. Moreover, she became the first Indian player to go register 1000 runs in the tournament.
Meg Lanning
Australian top-order batter Meg Lanning on Wednesday, January 14 became the third player to breach the 1000-run mark in WPL. The 33-year-old achieved the feat in the UP Warriorz Women’s match against Delhi Capitals (DC) Women. While she became only the third to do so, she is the second overseas batter after Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Most runs in WPL
| Pos | Player | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | 31 | 31 | 1101 | 80* | 45.88 | 142.43 |
| 2 | Meg Lanning | 30 | 30 | 1050 | 92 | 38.88 | 125.74 |
| 2 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 30 | 29 | 1016 | 95* | 46.18 | 146.18 |
| 4 | Ellyse Perry | 25 | 25 | 972 | 90* | 64.80 | 132.96 |
| 5 | Shafali Verma | 29 | 29 | 887 | 84 | 34.12 | 159.24 |
| 6 | Hayley Matthews | 30 | 30 | 780 | 77* | 26.90 | 122.64 |
| 7 | Smriti Mandhana | 28 | 28 | 711 | 81 | 26.33 | 129.98 |
| 8 | Ashleigh Gardner | 28 | 28 | 701 | 79* | 26.96 | 146.65 |
| 9 | Grace Harris | 24 | 23 | 691 | 85 | 34.55 | 148.28 |
| 10 | Richa Ghosh | 28 | 26 | 635 | 69 | 33.42 | 150.47 |
