Nat Sciver-Brunt made history as she became the first batter to score a hundred in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Monday.
But the Englishwoman had just one thought — that her life partner was watching
her make history.
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“Katherine obviously is watching as well, hopefully. I mean, she’s actually a really nervous watcher, so she’s probably not watching. But she wanted a tea and she wanted me to get three figures, so here we go,” Nat Sciver-Brunt said after her historic knock.
When asked her hundred, she said: “I’ve seen a few players go out in the 90s, so I didn’t want to replicate that. But I also wanted to get as many runs for the team. Really pleased that we could get up to that total, personally really happy as well.”
“I’m absolutely happy. I guess a first T20 century for me, so happy to get over that milestone and hopefully it’s not the last,” she added.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt is the first batter to score over 300 runs in three different WPL seasons, demonstrating her consistency across editions. She also holds the records for the most runs in WPL history, with 1,346 runs, and the most 50-plus scores in the tournament, with 12.
How Nat Sciver-Brunt Made History?
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten hundred propelled Mumbai Indians to an impressive 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium on Monday. Sciver-Brunt’s 57-ball ton and Hayley Matthews’ 56 formed the backbone of Mumbai Indians’ total in a crucial match to stay in the playoff race.
Matthews and Sciver-Brunt combined for 131 runs off 73 balls for the second wicket, showcasing excellent strike rotation and a barrage of boundaries.
Matthews hit nine fours in her 56 off 39 balls, while Sciver-Brunt smashed 16 fours and a six for her unbeaten 100.
The duo joined forces early in the third over when Lauren Bell (2/21) trapped Sajeevan Sajana (7) leg before wicket.
(With inputs from Agencies)
