Mumbai Indians is not only famous for IPL but has now gained popularity in WPL (Women’s Premier League). The team is headed by one of the most talented women cricketers – Harmanpreet Kaur, and coached by Charlotte Edwards. The name that all Indians know, Jhulan Goswami is selected as the bowling coach and Devika Palshikar as batting coach.
This article will cover the cricketers who scored the highest runs for Mumbai Indians in WPL.
Most Runs for Mumbai Indians women in WPL
| Sr | Player | M | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10 | 332 |
| 2 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 10 | 281 |
| 3 | Hayley Matthews | 10 | 271 |
| 4 | Yastika Bhatia | 10 | 214 |
| 5 | Amelia Kerr | 10 | 149 |
Natalie Sciver
Natalie Sciver is the highest runs scorer for Mumbai Indian’s women’s team. In her first season of WPL, she managed to score 332 runs in the 10 games that she featured in.
She is an English cricketer, who is known for her all-rounder skills, she was born on August 20, 1990. She played her first international match in 2013 and then she never looked back. The right-handed batter played a crucial role in England’s 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup victory. She has had a passion for cricket from her childhood and made it a full-time career.
The right-arm medium pacer was honored with the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricket in 2022. Her experience gained her a precious place in Mumbai Indians with the amount of 3.20 crores Indian Rupee. She scored 332 runs in 10 matches. This score was summed up with 6 sixes and 47 fours.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur is one of the top women cricketers in India. She was the captain of the MI women’s team and led from the front with bat in hand to emerge as the second highest runs scorer in the WPL 2023. Harmanpreet Kaur made 281 runs in her 10 appearances for the team.
Hailing from Punjab, Harmanpreet gained popularity with her extraordinary skills as an Indian player. She started her cricket career in 2009 with a T20 debut. One of the best scores of Harmanpreet was 171 runs off 115 balls in an international match.
With her excellent batting skills, Mumbai grabbed the opportunity to bid Harmanpreet Kaur as an all-rounder for 1.80 crores Indian Rupee. Later, she was announced as the team’s captain and she took the responsibility. Kaur scored 281 runs in 9 matches with 3 sixes and 44 fours.
Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews had a fairytale outing in the WPL. After going unsold in the first round of the auction, she was picked up by MI in the subsequent round and emerged as the top performer of the tournament. She was pretty handy with the bat and scored 271 explosive runs for the team while opening the inning.
The right-handed batter, Hayley Matthews was born on March 19, 1998. Her aggressive approach toward the batting and scoring runs makes her different from others. Her cricket career started at the young age of 16 years in a match against New Zealand in 2014. She also played a crucial role as a member of the West Indies squad that won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2016. Matthews scored her first century in an ODI against South Africa.
Matthews was picked by Mumbai Indians for 40 Lakhs Indian Rupee in eh inaugural WPL auction. Her smashing experience in T20 cricket became an asset for the team. She scored 271 in 10 matches with 10 sixes and 33 fours. Her highest score was 77 runs against RCB.
Yastika Bhatia
Yastika Bhatia is a left-handed batter with the skill of wicketkeeping. She comes from Gujarat and played as an important player in the team. Her cricketing journey started with domestic cricket in 2021. She played in the test series as her debut against Australia. Her contribution to the Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2022 and Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was phenomenal where she helped to secure a silver medal.
Yastika was bid for 1.50 crore Indian Rupee by Mumbai Indians as wicketkeeper-batter. Her involvement in the team led to wins and she scored 214 runs in 10 matches. It was summed by 2 sixes and 36 fours.
Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr is a New Zealand player who has mastery in the right-handed batting. She is also a fast pacer. In 2016, she made her international debut and became the youngest cricketer to score a double century in international cricket. At the young age of 17 years, Kerr gained so much fame for her brilliant batting.
Mumbai Indians locked Kerr for 1 crore Indian Rupee as the all-rounder. Her batting abilities and intriguing bowling skills stole the hearts of her fans. She scored 149 runs in 10 matches with 1 six and 20 fours.
Pooja Vastrakar
Pooja Vastrakar, a right-arm pacer hails from Madhya Pradesh. She played her international debut match in 2018 against South Africa. In 2021, Pooja played against England. Her skills as a cricketer highly contributed to both domestic and international matches for India.
Mumbai Indians didn’t let go of the chance of onboarding Pooja in their team. She was bid for 1.90 crores of Indian Rupee and became a part of the team. She scored 71 runs in 7 matches. Her score was summed with 2 sixes and 9 fours.
Mumbai Indians looked for the best players all over the world. The team gained runs and took wickets to bring the ball into their court. The team won the Women’s Premier League with their hard work and team efforts. In the final match, Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals to win the tournament.
Most Wicket Takers in Mumbai Indians
| Sr | Player | M | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayley Matthews | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | Saika Ishaque | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | Amelia Kerr | 10 | 15 |
| 4 | Issy Wong | 10 | 15 |
| 5 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10 | 10 |
Hayley Matthews
Haley Matthews was born on March 19, 1998 and known for her fast pacing bowling. The right-arm bowler plays international cricket for the West Indies team. With her intense liking for cricket, Matthews led the boy’s school team when she was 11. She won various rewards, including a gold medal for javelin at the 2015 CARFITA Games. She stepped into the Twenty20 cricket match against New Zealand as her international debut.
Her specialization in bowling and her leadership qualities brought her to the Mumbai Indians team. She took 16 wickets in 10 matches. It took her only 204 balls to reach there.
Ameli Kerr
A New Zealand cricketer, Ameli Kerr is the youngest cricketer to score a double century in One Day International cricket. She earned this record at the young age of 17 years when she scored 232 not out against Ireland. Her precise calculation also makes her an amazing bowler. Ameli earned several titles, including player of the match.
Ameli joined the Mumbai Indians team for a one crore Indian Rupee. With her focused bowling style, she became a magnificent part of the team. She took 15 wickets in 196 matches.
Issy Wong
Issy Wong, an English cricketer, started her cricketing career by representing Hong Kong at the age of 17 years. As the youngest batting all-rounder, Wong made her debut for Warwickshire Women’s cricket team in 2017. Her impressive performance made her a key player in the team. She also played for Birmingham Phoenix in the women’s Hundred competition. Wong received her maiden call-up to the England Women’s cricket team in January 2020.
With her astonishing batting and precise bowling, Wong joined Mumbai Indians. She snatched 15 wickets in 195 balls. Her participation in the team brought a difference.
Saika Ishaque
An Indian bowler, Saika Ishaque was born on October 08, 1995. Hailing from Kolkata, Saika showed her excellence in slow pace bowling. The left-arm bowler started playing cricket in her childhood. She participated in Under-16 and Under-23 Bengal teams. Her interest in cricket led her to join the winning team of the BCCI Under-23 Women’s One-Day Trophy. Saika’s focus during the pressure made her made her different and impactful.
The Mumbai Indians added Saika to their bowling squad for 10 lakh Indian Rupees at the inaugural WPL auction. She took 15 wickets in 209 balls. Her attention to detail had an impact on both the batting and bowling side.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt
An English all-rounder, Natalie was brought up in the Netherlands and gained an interest in cricket. Her first international debut was held in 2013 against Pakistan. The right-arm medium pacer has gained plenty of experience in the white-ball cricket. Her exclusive participation in the middle-over in the England team led to win the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Natalie received the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
Natalie was onboarded by Mumbai Indians in a 3.20 Crore Indian Rupee in the inaugural WPL auction. The all-rounder showed vital participation in the team by taking 10 wickets in 192 balls.
FAQ
Who has scored most runs for MI women in WPL?
Natalie Sciver is the highest runs scorer for Mumbai Indians Women in the WPL. She has a total of 332 runs to her name in the 10 games that she featured in the first season.
Who has most wickets for Mumbai Indians Women’s team in WPL?
Haley Matthews holds the record for most wickets for MI women’s team in WPL. The windies allrounder came in handy with the ball in hand in the first season of the tournament and managed to claim 16 wickets in just 10 games.
