The recent match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and UP Warriorz Women was arguably one of the most thrilling games of the season, featuring the first-ever Super Over in the history of WPL. Both teams put up a remarkable fight, but in the end, Sophie Ecclestone led UP Warriorz to victory with her all-round performance.
Despite the loss, RCB’s Ellyse Perry stole the spotlight with an outstanding unbeaten 90 off 56 balls, including nine fours and three sixes. Her innings was the second-highest individual score for an RCB player in WPL history. Perry’s brilliant knock almost took her team over the line, and even though it came in a losing cause, it remains one of the best innings of the tournament.
Notably, the 34-year-old Australian all-rounder has been battling a hip injury but continues to deliver crucial performances. She also made her return to bowling in this match, dismissing Shweta Sehrawat.
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Ellyse Perry Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in WPL History
With this innings, Ellyse Perry has become the highest run-scorer in WPL history, surpassing her former Australian captain Meg Lanning. Perry now has 835 runs in 21 matches, averaging 64.23 with a strike rate of 133.17.
Speaking about her achievement in the presentation, Perry said, “It’s always nice to contribute to the team, but individual records don’t mean much when the team doesn’t win. Still, I’m happy to be able to play consistently and enjoy my cricket.”
Other Players in the List of Top Five Scorers in WPL
Besides Perry and Lanning, several star players feature on the list of leading WPL run-scorers, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Shafali Verma, who complete the top five.
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Leading Run-Scorers in WPL History
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Ellyse Perry | 21 | 835 | 64.23 | 133.17 |
| Meg Lanning | 22 | 782 | 39.10 | 128.40 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 22 | 683 | 42.68 | 136.60 |
| Shafali Verma | 22 | 654 | 32.70 | 164.32 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 20 | 645 | 43.00 | 140.21 |
With Ellyse Perry playing in her top form in WPL 2025, RCB fans will be hoping she can carry this momentum forward and help the team bounce back in the tournament.
