Mumbai: In a spectacular start to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur set a new record by becoming the highest run-scorer among Indian players in WPL history, surpassing Shafali Verma. She achieved this milestone during the opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
RCB vs MI: Match Highlights
The season opener between Mumbai Indians and RCB took place at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Winning the toss, RCB captain Smriti Mandhana opted to field first. Mumbai’s innings began shakily as early wickets fell to Lauren Bell’s incisive bowling. Amelia Kerr and Silver Brent returned to the pavilion cheaply.
Amidst the wobble, Harmanpreet Kaur and G Kamalini steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Kamalini scored 32 runs, while Kaur contributed a vital 20 runs. Although not a big knock in terms of runs, Kaur’s contribution helped her cross the 871-run mark in WPL, making her India’s top run-getter in the tournament, surpassing Shafali Verma, who had 865 runs.
Top Indian Run-Scorers in WPL
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 871 runs
- Shafali Verma – 865 runs
- Smriti Mandhana – 646 runs
- Richa Ghosh – 625 runs
Mumbai Indians finished their 20-over innings at 154/6, with Sajivan Sajna leading the charge with a blistering 45, followed by Nicola Carey (40) and G Kamalini (32). Harmanpreet Kaur’s 20-run cameo may have seemed modest, but it marked a historic achievement in WPL history.
The thrilling opening encounter set the tone for an exciting WPL 2026 season, with Harmanpreet Kaur etching a new chapter in Indian women’s cricket.
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