Harmanpreet Kaur Scripts History, Shatters Shafali Verma's Record To Become WPL's...

Harmanpreet Kaur went past Shafali Verma to become the leading Indian run-getter in the history of the Women’s Premier League on Friday.

Harmanpreet Kaur now has 871 runs, toppling Shafali Verma’s 865 runs to take

the top spot.

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Indians With Most WPL Runs – Top 5

Rank	Player	Team(s)	Matches	Inns	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate
1	Harmanpreet Kaur	MI-W	28*	27	871	95*	39.59	142.78
2	Shafali Verma	DC-W	27	27	865	84	36.04	162.59
3	Smriti Mandhana	RCB-W	27*	27	664	81	24.59	128.93
4	Richa Ghosh	RCB-W	27*	25	631	69	33.21	150.23
5	Jemimah Rodrigues	DC-W	27	24	507	69*	28.16	139.66

Harmanpreet Kaur has become one of the most influential figures in the tournament due to her leadership and batting prowess. With 871 runs at a strike rate close to 143, the Mumbai Indians skipper expertly blends composure with aggression, often rescuing her side from challenging situations and finishing games authoritatively.

Shafali Verma, representing the new generation of fearless Indian batters, follows closely. Her aggressive style at the top of the order has given the Delhi Capitals numerous strong starts. With a strike rate above 160, she consistently aims to dominate bowlers from the beginning, making her one of the league’s most exciting players to watch. While consistency has sometimes been an issue, her ability to change the course of a match within a few overs is unmatched.

Smriti Mandhana brings elegance and class to the WPL batting charts. As the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she sets the tone in the powerplay through timing and placement rather than brute force. Although her average may be modest compared to others, her impact in high-pressure games goes beyond mere numbers.

Richa Ghosh has emerged as one of India’s most reliable finishers. Batting in the middle order, she combines power with maturity well beyond her years, striking at over 150 and frequently closing out matches for RCB. Jemimah Rodrigues completes the top five, providing flexibility and stability. Her ability to adapt to different roles — whether anchoring or accelerating — has been crucial for the Delhi Capitals.

(With inputs from Agencies)