Harmanpreet Kaur is the first Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the Women’s Premier League.
T20 cricket not only introduced fast-paced cricket on the scene but also brought exceptional performances in pressure situations. However, the class, consistency and ability to deliver performances have just put some hitters in the elite list. As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) enters its fourth edition, some players have been consistent with their performances, leaving their mark in the franchise league.
As the league continues to grow in stature, certain hitters have not only anchored the innings but also helped achieve impressive totals, set new benchmarks and satisfy their unwavering thirst for runs. While Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first player to cross the 1000-point mark in the league, Harmanpreet Kaur joined her in the elite list.
Here in this article, we have listed down the highest run hitters in WPL as they continue to shine on the world stage with their exuberance.
Players must score more than 1,000 points in WPL
Nat Sciver-Brunt
England and Mumbai Indians (MI) women’s all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt currently tops the list of players who have scored 1000 runs in the WPL. The English 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. At the time of writing, Nat Sciver has 1101 runs to her name from 31 innings, where she has recorded nine 50-plus scores.
Harmanpreet Kaur
India Women and MI Women captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the second player to cross the 1000-point mark in WPL. The batting all-rounder achieved this feat on Tuesday (January 13) when she guided her team to a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants Women with an unbeaten 71 off 43 balls. Moreover, she became the first Indian player to record 1000 points in the tournament.
Meg Lanning
Australian top-order hitter Meg Lanning became, on Wednesday January 14, the third player to cross the 1,000-point mark in the WPL. The 33-year-old achieved the feat during the UP Warriorz Women’s match against Delhi Capitals (DC) Women. Although she became only the third to do so, she is the second foreign hitter after Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Most races in WPL
| Pos | Player | Carpet | Hostel | Works | HS | Avg. | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ashley 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 |
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