Harmanpreet Kaur Creates History with 1000 WPL Runs
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a remarkable milestone in the Women's Premier League. She became only the second batter in WPL history to complete 1,000 runs. Kaur accomplished this feat during the ongoing WPL fixture against Gujarat Giants on Tuesday in Navi Mumbai.
Dominant Batting Performance
Kaur played a brilliant innings, scoring 71 runs off just 43 balls. Her explosive batting display featured powerful strokes and smart running between the wickets. This performance marked her 10th fifty-plus score in the WPL tournament, setting a new record for most such scores by any batter.
Kaur now surpasses Mumbai Indians teammate Nat Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning, who both have nine fifty-plus scores each. Her consistent performance has been a cornerstone of Mumbai Indians' success in the competition.
Impressive Career Statistics
The Indian captain now boasts impressive career numbers in the Women's Premier League:
- 1,016 runs in 30 matches
- 29 innings played at an average of 46.18
- Strike rate of 146.18
- 10 fifties to her name
Kaur has shown particular dominance against Gujarat Giants throughout her WPL career. Against this opponent, she has accumulated 422 runs at an astonishing average of 84.4. Her strike rate against the Giants stands at an impressive 176.56, including five half-centuries.
Master of Run Chases
The Mumbai Indians skipper has proven especially effective during run chases. In successful pursuits, Kaur has amassed 432 runs in just 12 innings. She maintains an exceptional average of 72 in these situations, with five half-centuries and a best score of 95. Her ability to perform under pressure has been crucial for her team's victories.
Team Success and Records
Kaur's brilliant innings, combined with crucial partnerships with Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey, guided Mumbai Indians to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium. This win extends Mumbai Indians' perfect record against Gujarat Giants to eight consecutive victories.
This remains the only 100% winning record for any team against a specific opponent in WPL history. The Mumbai Indians have never lost to the Gujarat Giants since the tournament began, creating a remarkable statistical dominance.
Current Season Progress
Following this victory, Mumbai Indians have secured their second consecutive win in the ongoing WPL 2026 season. After suffering a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener, the team has bounced back strongly. These back-to-back victories have propelled Mumbai Indians to second place in the current standings.
The team looks poised for another strong campaign as they continue their quest for WPL glory. With Harmanpreet Kaur in such formidable form, Mumbai Indians remain serious contenders for the championship title this season.
