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Lanning Surpasses Perry to Become WPL's Second-Highest Run-Scorer

Meg Lanning became the second-highest run-scorer in Women's Premier League history during UP Warriorz's match against Gujarat Giants. Her 30-run knock took her tally to 981 runs, moving her past Ellyse Perry's 972. Lanning now sits just 50 runs behind the all-time leader, Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt, who has 1031 runs. The 2026 season sets up a direct race between these two senior pros for the top spot.

Key Points: Meg Lanning Becomes 2nd Highest Run-Getter in WPL History

  • Lanning now has 981 WPL runs
  • Overtook Ellyse Perry's tally of 972
  • Trails leader Nat Sciver-Brunt by 50 runs
  • Sciver-Brunt is the only 1000+ run player
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WPL 2026: Lanning goes past Perry to become second-highest run-getter

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning overtakes Ellyse Perry's WPL runs tally. She now trails only Nat Sciver-Brunt in the all-time scoring list.

"The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt. - Report"

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10

UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning went past Ellyse Perry's tally of 972 runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in the Women's Premier League when she took on Gujarat Giants in the second match of the tournament here at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

Lanning, after her 27-ball 30-run knock, tallies 981 and is just 50 runs short of Mumbai Indians all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt's tally, who leads the chart with 1031 runs (after Match 1 of WPL 2026).

Sciver-Brunt is the only player in the tournament with 1000+ runs to her name, thanks to a brilliant 2025 campaign that saw her script history. The England skipper, during MI's victorious WPL 2025 campaign, became the first and only cricketer to score 500+ runs in a single season so far.

The previous record was Perry's 347, achieved during her team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB), victorious WPL 2024 season. The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt, as the two senior pros aim to attain the No. 1 position in the list of all-time top run scorers of the tournament.

Australia's Lanning, now Warriorz captain, has been one of the most consistent players in WPL history. She played for Delhi Capitals in the first three seasons, scoring 952 runs in 27 matches, helping the franchise reach the finals in all three WPL seasons so far. She was released by DC before WPL 2026 and subsequently acquired by UP Warriorz, who appointed her as the team captain for the ongoing season.

Perry concluded her third successive season of WPL representing RCB with 972 runs to her name. She was a crucial cog in the franchise's victorious run in 2024. Perry was retained by the team ahead of WPL 2026, but pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.

The WPL 2026 began on January 9 and will run till February 5, with the summit clash slated to be played at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara.

- IANS

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Priya S
Amazing to see these legends building the WPL's history. Lanning's record is incredible, but let's not forget our Indian stars are catching up too! The league's success is because of this mix of international and domestic talent. More power to women's cricket!
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Rohit P
Perry pulling out is a big loss for RCB and the tournament. She's a match-winner. Hope she's back next season. Lanning vs Sciver-Brunt is a treat for fans, but the real story is how the WPL is creating these iconic rivalries and records so quickly.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan from abroad, it's fantastic to see the WPL thriving. The DY Patil Stadium looks like a great venue. Lanning is a global great, but Sciver-Brunt's 500+ season last year was just insane. Can't wait to see who comes out on top.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while these overseas players are brilliant, I feel the article focuses too much on them. The WPL is also about discovering Indian talent like Shweta Sehrawat or Kanika Ahuja. Hope the next record for most runs is held by an Indian player soon! 🇮🇳
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Meera T
Lanning leading UPW is such a smart move. Her experience of three finals with DC is priceless. Just 50 runs to go! The competition at the top is so healthy for the league. Also, good to see the final in Vadodara - spreading the game beyond the big metros.

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