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WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt Creates History with Maiden Century; MI Survive Richa Ghosh Storm
Summary: A historic Monday in Vadodara saw Nat Sciver-Brunt shatter the WPL's ultimate ceiling, smashing the league's first-ever century (100* off 57) to lead Mumbai Indians to a 15-run win over RCB. Richa Ghosh's heroic 90-run blitz for Bengaluru nearly pulled off a miracle but wasn't enough to stop MI’s resurgence.
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara etched itself into cricketing folklore on January 26, 2026. In a high-stakes Match 16 of the Women’s Premier League, Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first player in the tournament’s history to reach the triple-figure mark. Her unbeaten 100 off 57 balls didn't just break records-it breathed life back into Mumbai Indians' (MIW) title defense.
The "Sciver-Brunt" Era: 1059 Days in the Making
After three seasons and over 1,000 days of waiting, the WPL finally found its first centurion. Walking in after the early dismissal of Sajeevan Sajana, Sciver-Brunt put on a masterclass. Alongside Hayley Matthews (56 off 39), she anchored a 131-run second-wicket partnership that dismantled the RCB bowling attack.
- Stat Attack: Sciver-Brunt’s knock included 16 boundaries and one towering six.
- Milestone: She also became the first batter to cross 300 runs in three different WPL editions.
MI finished with a formidable 199/4, setting a daunting target of 200 for the table-toppers.
Richa Ghosh: The Finisher Who Almost Stole the Show
RCB’s chase began like a house of cards, collapsing to a staggering 35/5 within the Powerplay. Shabnim Ismail (2/25) and Hayley Matthews (3/10) were clinical, removing Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris cheaply.
However, Richa Ghosh played what many are calling the "innings of the tournament." Scoring 90 off just 50 balls, Ghosh launched a solo counter-offensive, smashing 10 fours and 6 sixes. In a heart-stopping 19th over, she hammered 19 runs off Amanjot Kaur, bringing the equation to a reachable distance before MI finally held their nerve to win by 15 runs.
"Nat’s innings was special, but Richa gave us a real scare. This is what WPL is all about," MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remarked during the post-match presentation.
WPL 2026 Points Table Snapshot
| Position | Team | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB W | 10 | Qualified |
| 2 | MI W | 6 | Battle for Top 3 |
| 3 | DC W | 6 | Game in hand |
| 4 | GGT W | 6 | Game in hand |
Quick Match Scorecard
- MI Women: 199/4 (20 Ov) - Nat Sciver-Brunt 100*, Hayley Matthews 56; Lauren Bell 2/21.
- RCB Women: 184/9 (20 Ov) - Richa Ghosh 90, Nadine de Klerk 28; Hayley Matthews 3/10.
- Result: Mumbai Indians Women won by 15 runs.
Player of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt.
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