Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes first batter with 1,000 WPL runs: Stats
What's the story
Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name in the history books of the Women's Premier League (WPL) by becoming the first-ever player to complete 1,000 runs in the competition.
The incredible feat was achieved during the WPL 2025 final against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on March 15.
Her all-round show in the game powered Mumbai Indians to their second title.
The all-rounder's phenomenal run this campaign has made her one of the league's most dependable players.
Match impact
Sciver-Brunt's role in final match
In the high-pressure final, Mumbai Indians were in a tough spot after losing both openers early on.
However, Sciver-Brunt (30) came to the rescue along with MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur (66) by stabilizing the innings and steering their team back into contention.
Their brilliance meant MI posted 149/7 while batting first. The Capitals lost regular wickets in response as they finished at 141/9.
History
Sciver-Brunt sets new records
Sciver-Brunt, who made 30 off 28 balls in the final, became the first batter to accomplish 1,000 WPL runs.
The all-rounder has now raced to 1,027 runs across 29 WPL games. She averages 46.68 with the help of eight fifties.
Moreover, her tally of 32 wickets is the fifth-most for any bowler in the competition's history.
Notably, she claimed 3/30 across four overs with the ball in the final clash.
Feat
First player with this feat
Earlier this season, Sciver-Brunt became the first player to hammer 400 runs in a WPL edition.
She finished the season with 523 runs from 10 matches at 65.37.
RCB's Ellyse Perry (372) is the only other batter with over 310 runs in WPL 2025.
Meanwhile, Sciver-Brunt also took 12 wickets in the season as she was named the Player of the Tournament.
Her tally of five fifties in WPL 2025 is the most by any batter in one season.
DYK
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As mentioned, the fast-bowling all-rounder took 12 wickets wickets with the ball this season as her economy of 7.94 is quite impressive.
In the high-voltage final, Sciver-Brunt became the first all-rounder to accomplish the double of 300 runs and 10 wickets in a WPL season twice.
Last year, she recorded 332 runs and 10 wickets.
Her teammate Matthews (18 wickets and 307 runs in 2025) is the only other player with this double.