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Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes First Indian to 1,000 WPL Runs With Match-Winning 71

Her 71 not out in a 193 chase lifted Mumbai Indians Women to second place, securing the Orange Cap.

Overview

  • Kaur is the second player overall to reach 1,000 WPL runs, following Mumbai Indians teammate Nat Sciver-Brunt.
  • She finished 71* off 43 balls with seven fours and two sixes in a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants at DY Patil Stadium.
  • Her career tally stands at 1,016 runs in 30 matches at an average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 146.18.
  • She now holds the WPL record for most half-centuries with 10, including a record five against the Gujarat Giants.
  • The victory moved Mumbai Indians Women to 2–1 for the season, highlighting a bat-friendly start marked by frequent near-200 totals.