Top 5: Biggest Wins in the WPL

Bigger wins imply a gain on the points table. As the Women’s Premier League becomes a closely fought competition, the margin of victory becomes all the more important to teams. In this article, we will take a look at some of the largest margins of victory this competition has seen.

1. Mumbai Indians won by 143 runs vs. Gujarat Giants –

In the inaugural match of the WPL, Mumbai Indians Women put on a brilliant performance against Gujarat Giants Women, setting the tone for the tournament. Batting first, Mumbai unleashed a dominant batting display, posting a massive total of 207 for 5 in their 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur stole the show with a 65 off just 30 balls, striking 14 boundaries in a sensational innings. She was well supported by Hayley Matthews, who scored 47 off 31 balls, while Amelia Kerr added an unbeaten 45 off 24 balls, ensuring a formidable target for the opposition.

Gujarat Giants Women, in response, completely crumbled under pressure. Their innings never gained momentum as wickets fell at alarming intervals. Left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque ran through the Gujarat batting order, taking 4 wickets for just 11 runs, while Nat Sciver-Brunt also chipped in with 2 for 5. Gujarat was bundled out for a mere 64 in 15.1 overs, handing Mumbai Indians an emphatic 143-run victory—the largest in WPL history.

2. Gujarat Giants won by 81 runs vs. UP Warriorz

On March 3, 2025, Gujarat Giants (GG-W) delivered a dominant performance against UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W), securing a resounding 81-run victory. Batting first, Gujarat posted an imposing total of 186 for 5, led by a magnificent unbeaten 96 from Beth Mooney, who anchored the innings with precision. She found solid support from Harleen Deol, who contributed a crucial 45 runs, ensuring the team had a formidable target to defend.

In response, UP Warriorz never found their footing, losing wickets at regular intervals against a disciplined Gujarat bowling attack. Chinelle Henry (28) and Grace Harris (25) attempted to stabilize the innings, but their efforts fell short as UPW were bowled out for just 105 in 17.1 overs. Tanuja Kanwer and Shabnam Shakil were the stars with the ball, picking up three wickets each to dismantle the opposition.

3. Mumbai Indians won by 72 runs vs. UP Warriorz

Mumbai Indians Women continued their dominant form in the 2023 edition of the WPL with a crushing win over UP Warriorz in the Eliminator. After electing to bat first, Mumbai put up a challenging total of 182/4 on the board, thanks to strong contributions from their top and middle-order batters. Nat Sciver-Brunt single-handedly led the batting unit, powering a 38-ball 72*, while Hayley Matthews (26), Amelia Kerr (29), and Yastika Bhatia (21) played crucial supporting roles.

When it was time to bowl, Mumbai’s attack ensured UP Warriorz never got going in the chase. Issy Wong (4/15) led a disciplined bowling performance, chipping away at the batting lineup at regular intervals. UP Warriorz struggled to build partnerships, eventually folding well short of the target. Mumbai secured a dominant 72-run victory, further solidifying their reputation as one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

4. Delhi Capitals won by 60 runs vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Delhi Capitals Women produced a brilliant batting display against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women to register a massive win. The Capitals’ openers set the tone early, with Meg Lanning (72) and Shafali Verma (84) tearing into the opposition bowling attack. They posted a mammoth total, ensuring a difficult chase for Bangalore.

Multiple Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters managed starts, but none got going, as Tara Norris (5/29) produced a sensational 5-fer and the Capitals continued to chip away with the wickets. With wickets tumbling under pressure, Royal Challengers finished well short of their target, handing Delhi Capitals a comfortable 60-run victory.

5. Mumbai Indians won by 55 runs vs. Gujarat Giants

Yet again Mumbai Indians Women dominated Gujarat Giants Women, this time with a commanding 55-run victory. Mumbai’s innings was built on solid contributions from their top order, with Harmanpreet Kaur (51), Yastika Bhatia (44), and Nat Sciver-Brunt (36), anchoring the innings effectively. The trio guided the team to put up a strong total of 162.

Gujarat’s chase again was a disaster. Their batters struggled to cope with Mumbai’s skilled bowling attack, spearheaded by the seasoned pace-spin duo of Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/21) and Hayley Matthews (3/23). With wickets falling in regular intervals and a lack of partnerships, Gujarat could only muster a subpar total of 107/9, falling 55 runs short and succumbing to another heavy defeat against Mumbai Indians.

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