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Harmanpreet Kaur Smashes 1,000 WPL Runs, Powers Mumbai Indians to Victory

Harmanpreet Kaur has made history by becoming only the second batter to cross 1,000 runs in the Women's Premier League. Her brilliant 71-run knock guided the Mumbai Indians to a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants. This innings also marked her record 10th fifty-plus score in the tournament, the most by any player. The win solidifies Mumbai Indians' dominance over Gujarat Giants, maintaining a perfect 8-0 record against them.

Key Points: Harmanpreet Kaur Reaches 1,000 WPL Runs Milestone

  • Reached 1,016 WPL runs
  • Scored record 10th fifty-plus score
  • Led MI to 7-wicket win
  • Maintains perfect record vs Gujarat Giants
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Harmanpreet Kaur smashes her way into WPL history, becomes 2nd batter to slam 1,000 runs

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the second batter to score 1,000 WPL runs, leading her team to a win over Gujarat Giants.

"She slammed a brilliant 71 runs off just 43 balls. - Match Report"

Navi Mumbai, January 14

Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history, as she became only the second batter in Women's Premier League history to complete 1,000 runs after Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Kaur achieved this feat against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the ongoing WPL fixture on Tuesday in Navi Mumbai. She slammed a brilliant 71 runs off just 43 balls.

A record-breaking 10th fifty-plus score by Kaur and her crucial partnerships with batters Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey guided the Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium.

Kaur brought up her 10th fifty-plus score in WPL, most by any batter in the tournament's history, outdoing Mumbai Indians' Nat-Sciver Brunt and UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning (nine each). Kaur now has 1,016 runs in 30 matches and 29 innings at an average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 146.18, with 10 fifties under her belt.

Kaur also continued her brilliant form against the Giants, after this innings, she has slammed 422 runs at an average of 84.4 and a strike rate of 176.56 against GG, including five fifties.

Kaur shines in successful WPL run-chases, amassing 432 runs in just 12 innings at an impressive average of 72, with five half-centuries and a best score of 95.

Following this victory, the Mumbai Indians have now won all eight games against the Gujarat Giants in the history of the WPL. That remains the only 100% record for a team against an opponent in the competition's history.

This is the Mumbai Indians' second consecutive win in the ongoing WPL 2026 season, after losing to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener, propelling them to second place.

- ANI

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Rohit P
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘂𝗿 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿! 422 runs against GG at an average of 84.4? That's just insane domination. She really owns that matchup. MI looking strong again this season.
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Aman W
Fantastic achievement, no doubt. But I do wish the article gave a bit more credit to Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey for those partnerships. Cricket is a team sport, after all. Harmanpreet is brilliant, but she had good support.
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Sarah B
The stats in run-chases are mind-blowing. Average of 72 when chasing? That's the sign of a true clutch player. She just loves the pressure. WPL is lucky to have stars like her.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! 🎉 This is why WPL is so important. Young girls across India can now dream of being the next Harmanpreet Kaur. She's creating history and inspiring a generation at the same time.
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Karthik V
That 100% record against Gujarat Giants (8-0) is almost as impressive as the 1000 runs! MI just has their number. Hope Harmanpreet carries this form into the rest of the season and the national team.

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