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Nat Sciver-Brunt Makes History with First WPL Century

Mumbai⁤ Indians secured a 15-run victory over Royal Challengers⁤ Bengaluru⁢ in the Women’s ⁤Premier League (WPL) on January 26, 2026, ‍thanks to a historic innings from⁢ Nat Sciver-Brunt. She became‍ the first player to score a century in the⁢ WPL, setting a new benchmark for‍ the tournament.

Sciver-Brunt’s Record-Breaking Performance

Sciver-Brunt’s remarkable knock of 108 runs ⁣came ⁢off just 57 balls,featuring 16 fours and‍ one six. Her innings propelled Mumbai Indians to a⁣ competitive total of 199/4 in their 20 overs. This surpassed the previous highest individual score in the⁢ WPL, which stood at 99⁢ not out, jointly held by Georgia Voll⁢ and Sophie Devine ‍ [[1]]. Lauren Bell of ⁣Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to take 2 wickets ⁣for 21 runs, attempting to curb the scoring.

Mumbai Indians’ ⁣Dominant Display

Despite a valiant effort from Richa Ghosh, who scored a quickfire 90 off 50 balls for royal Challengers Bengaluru, the team fell short of the target, finishing⁢ at 184/9. Hayley Matthews,⁣ showcasing her all-round abilities, was‍ the pick of the Mumbai bowlers, ⁤claiming 3 wickets for just 10 runs. matthews had earlier contributed with a valuable 56 runs during the Mumbai innings.

Sciver-Brunt’s Impact and ⁢Value

Sciver-Brunt’s century not only secured a crucial win for Mumbai Indians but also highlighted ⁤her status⁤ as one of the most valuable players in the WPL.She‍ is among the ⁤league’s⁢ highest earners, commanding ⁢a salary between £320,000 and £330,000, having been a⁢ key member of the Mumbai team as the inaugural season in 2023