Nat Sciver‑Brunt smashed the first ever century in the WPL, finishing unbeaten on 100 from 57 balls. Her 16 fours and a six powered Mumbai Indians to a 199‑4 total, sealing a 15‑run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.

Sciver‑Brunt, England captain and one of the WPL’s highest‑paid stars, leveraged her experience across 12 Tests and 137 T20Is to dominate the bowlers. Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Lauren Bell’s 2‑21, restricted RCB to 184‑9, while Richa Ghosh’s 90 and Hayley Matthews’ 3‑10 kept the opposition in check.

With this landmark knock, Sciver‑Brunt eclipses previous WPL high scores of 99, setting a new benchmark for the league. The win boosts Mumbai’s standing in the group stage, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Fans now expect her to continue leading the charge as the season progresses.

Analysts note that Sciver‑Brunt’s aggressive batting will test other franchises’ bowling plans. Mumbai’s next fixture against Delhi Capitals will be a key test of their resilience. Meanwhile, RCB’s bowlers will look to adjust tactics after conceding a century in a tight match.