Nat Sciver-Brunt slams record-equaling 10th WPL fifty: Key stats
What's the story
Mumbai Indians set a target of 162 runs for UP Warriorz in Match 8 of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) in Navi Mumbai. The innings was anchored by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored an impressive 65 off just 43 balls. Despite the challenging conditions favoring the UP Warriorz bowlers, Sciver-Brunt's stellar performance helped Mumbai recover from a difficult start. She raced to her 10th WPL half-century, guiding MI to 161/5.
Early challenges
Sciver-Brunt rescues MI from early strugglesÂ
Mumbai Indians opened with Amanjot Kaur and G Kamalini, but the duo struggled to score quick runs. Their back-to-back dismissals brought MI down to 45/2 in 8.3 overs. Even skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's arrival couldn't steady the ship. A formidable catch from Chloe Tryon ended her stay, leaving MI at 74/3 (12.2 overs). The innings was finally rescued by Sciver-Brunt, who added 85 runs (43 balls) with Nicola Carey.
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Sciver-Brunt anchors MI's recovery
Sciver-Brunt's masterful knock anchored their recovery, while Carey added the finishing touch (32* off 20 balls). The former departed in the final over, scoring 65 off 43 balls. Her knock was laced with 9 fours and a six.
Milestone
Joint-most half-centuries in WPL
As mentioned, Sciver-Brunt raced to her 10th half-century in the WPL, now the joint-most with Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet. No other batter has more than eight fifties in the tournament. Sciver-Brunt, the highest run-scorer in WPL history, now has 1,166 runs from 32 matches at an average of 46.64. She has a remarkable strike rate of 142.89 in the tournament.