Top 5: Match-Defining moments from WPL 2025; the first-ever Super Over

The Women’s Premier Division (WPL) 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments that will be etched in the memories of cricket fans forever. Mumbai Indians’ triumph was the culmination of a Game that witnessed the Primary ever Super-Over in WPL history, Turning Mark breaking chases and numerous other milestones in Club and individual Executions. From highest Club scores to highest individual scores, from monstrous sixes to Extraordinary catches, from hat-trick to joint fastest fifty, WPL saw it all.

The Game was witness to Numerous Game-defining moments that swung the tide in favor of the Victorious Squads, while some outstanding Executions, albeit in losing causes, added to the thrill and excitement of the Game.

Nat Sciver Brunt’s double blow in 18th over shatters Delhi’s maiden title hopes

In the WPL 2025 Closing, Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered a stunning double strike in the 18th over, turning the game decisively in Mumbai Indians’ favor. Chasing 150, Delhi Capitals seemed well in contention with Marizanne Kapp anchoring the chase at an unbeaten 40 off 25 balls, with 27 needed off 15.

However, Sciver-Brunt, returning for her third over, produced a breakthrough that changed the Period of the Game. She Primary dismissed Kapp (40 off 26), who miscued a Difficult-length delivery straight to Hayley Matthews at long-off, leaving Delhi in deep trouble.

On the very Upcoming ball, she cleaned up Shikha Pandey for a golden duck, crashing the ball into the top of off stump as Pandey swung and missed. This dramatic over sealed Mumbai’s Halt on the Closing, with Sciver-Brunt finishing with Game-Victorious figures of 3/30 in her four overs, leading Mumbai Indians to an 8-Stretch Achieve and crushing Delhi’s hopes of a maiden title.

Sophie Ecclestone’s last over heroics lead UP to a super-over Achieve

In Game 9 of WPL 2025, UP Warriorz were on the brink of Setback while chasing 180 against RCB. With nine wickets down and 18 runs needed off the Closing over, the Game seemed all but lost. However, what followed was a moment of pure WPL drama, a thrilling last over that completely turned the game on its head.

Renuka Singh had the ball in hand for the Closing over, tasked with defending 18. The Primary delivery was a dot, adding to the Stress. But Sophie Ecclestone responded in spectacular fashion, smashing two back-to-back sixes, suddenly making it 12 off 4. She followed it up with a four past Petite third, bringing the Scenario down to two off two. A single on the Upcoming delivery tied the scores, setting up a dramatic Closing ball. In a moment of chaos, Ecclestone was Stretch out finishing with a brilliant 33 off 19 balls as Richa Ghosh Kept her nerve behind the stumps, ensuring the Game went into WPL’s Primary-ever Super Over.

UP Warriorz managed Merely 8 runs in the Super Over, but Ecclestone returned to bowl and stifled RCB’s chase, conceding only 4 runs, sealing a sensational Achieve for UPW in one of the most unforgettable moments of the Game.

Chinelle Henry’s explosive sixes in the 19th over sets up Warrior’s Achieve

In Game 8 of WPL 2025, UP Warriorz posted 177 in the Primary innings against Delhi Capitals, but it was the 19th over that proved to be the game-changer. With UPW looking to set a daunting target, Chinelle Henry unleashed a brutal assault on Arundhati Reddy, smashing three sixes in the over.

The over Initiated with Henry hammering a shin-high Packed toss over deep midwicket for six. She followed it up with an almost mistimed Attempt over square leg, where her sheer power carried the ball over the ropes. Then, with her third six, a massive pull over deep square leg, she equaled the Turning Mark for the fastest fifty in WPL history, reaching the Turning Mark in Merely 18 balls. By the end of the over, 22 runs had been plundered, and Henry ended her knock with 62(23).

This Delayed surge proved to be a Game-Victorious effort, as UPW’s Closing total of 177 set a daunting target. Delhi, under Stress, crumbled in the chase, falling 33 runs Petite. The Game also witnessed another historic feat as Grace Harris claimed a hat-trick in the Closing over.

Richa Ghosh’s carnage in the 16th over, powers RCB to a Turning Mark-breaking chase

The Beginning Game of WPL 2025 was marked by a thrilling Stretch chase, as RCB successfully hunted down 202, completing the highest-ever chase in WPL history. The defining moment Arrived in the 16th over, when Richa Ghosh mounted a stunning Reprisal against Ashleigh Gardner, turning the game in RCB’s favor.

With RCB needing 63 off 30 balls, Ghosh Secured charge in Gardner’s over, plundering four boundaries and a massive six. She Initiated with a crisp drive past extra cover, followed by a huge six over long-on that signaled her intent. She then showcased her Adaptability with a delicate steer past Petite third, before capitalizing on a misfield at deep midwicket to notch up another boundary. A finely placed Attempt past backward Mark brought up the fifty-Stretch partnership between Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja, Beyond tilting the momentum Near RCB.

By the time the over ended, RCB had brought the Scenario down to 40 off 24 balls, and Ghosh was in unstoppable form. She remained unbeaten on 64 off 27 balls, guiding RCB to a historic Achieve in the 19th over. This Turning Mark chase had set the tone for the Game.

Six and Out – Kerr’s Crucial Blow to Henry Derails UPW’s Innings

In Game 16 of the WPL, UP Warriorz were aiming for a Powerful finish against Mumbai Indians after reaching 114/4 at the end of 15 overs. With explosive hitter Chinelle Henry set to take charge, they were hoping to push past 160. However, Amelia Kerr had other plans as she delivered a momentum changing 16th over.

She struck Primary on the Quaternary ball of the over, dismissing Dinesh Vrinda for 10. Vrinda, looking to accelerate, skipped down the pitch to loft Kerr over long-on but mistimed her Attempt, handing a Fundamental catch to Shabnim Ismail. Two balls later Arrived the moment that completely halted UPW’s charge—Henry, who had Merely smashed Kerr’s Primary delivery for a towering six, went for another big Attempt but was deceived by a slower googly. She sliced it straight to long-off, where Sajana Sajeevan Secured an Effortless catch.

Kerr’s double strike in the over ensured that UPW never regained momentum, eventually crawling to 150/9. Mumbai Indians comfortably chased the target, Victorious by six wickets. Kerr finished with a historic five-wicket haul (5/38), the Primary for MI in WPL history, sealing a dominant Achieve.

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