Here are the full details of record run chases in WPL history.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. Gujarat Giants (GG), 2025
Match Date: February 14, 2025
Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Target: 202 runs
Result: RCB won by 6 wickets in 18.3 overs.
Key Performers:
Ashleigh Gardner (GG): 79* off 37 balls, featuring 8 sixes, set up GG’s total of 202/4.
Smriti Mandhana (RCB): Led the chase with a scintillating 87 off 43 balls, including 12 fours and 4 sixes.
Heather Knight (RCB): Contributed 56* off 30 balls to finish the game.
Highlights:
This was the highest successful chase in WPL history.
RCB’s aggressive batting dominated a strong Gujarat bowling lineup.
The match featured 403 runs, the highest aggregate in a WPL match.
Achievement: Only the second instance of a 200+ run chase in women’s T20 cricket globally.
Other Record Run chases in WPL history
1. Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Gujarat Giants (GG), 2024
Match Date: March 2024
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Target: 191 runs
Result: MI won by 4 wickets on the penultimate delivery.
Key Performers:
Harmanpreet Kaur (MI): Played a captain’s knock, scoring 95 off 48 balls at a strike rate of 197.92, with 9 fours and 6 sixes.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI): Added a crucial 41 runs to stabilize the innings.
Highlights:
MI chased 191 successfully, showcasing clinical batting under pressure.
Harmanpreet’s innings was hailed as one of the best individual performances in WPL history.
Achievement: Previously held the record for the highest chase in WPL history until the 2025 season.
2. Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Giants, 2024
Match Date: March 2024
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Target: 185 runs
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining.
Key Performers:
Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals): Scored a blistering 78 off 42 balls, setting the foundation for the chase.
Marizanne Kapp (Delhi Capitals): Contributed a crucial 45* off 28 balls, steering the team to victory in the final overs.
Highlights:
Delhi Capitals’ aggressive batting approach overcame a challenging target set by Gujarat Giants.
The match showcased a high-scoring thriller, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the penultimate over.
3. UP Warriorz vs. Mumbai Indians, 2024
Match Date: April 2024
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Target: 178 runs
Result: UP Warriorz won by 4 wickets with 5 balls to spare.
Key Performers:
Alyssa Healy (UP Warriorz): Led from the front with a captain’s knock of 83 off 51 balls.
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz): Played a steady hand, scoring 39* off 22 balls, ensuring the chase was completed smoothly.
Highlights:
UP Warriorz’s successful chase against a formidable Mumbai Indians bowling attack highlighted their batting depth and composure under pressure.
4. Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2024
Match Date: March 2024
Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
Target: 172 runs
Result: Gujarat Giants won by 3 wickets in the final over.
Key Performers:
Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants): Anchored the innings with a solid 69 off 47 balls.
Harleen Deol (Gujarat Giants): Contributed a quickfire 34 off 18 balls, accelerating the chase during the middle overs.
Highlights:
Gujarat Giants’ chase was marked by strategic batting and effective handling of pressure situations, culminating in a thrilling finish.
These matches exemplify the competitive spirit and high-caliber performances in the WPL, contributing to its growing prominence in the cricketing world.
Key Achievements Across 200+ Run Chases in WPL History:
Milestones in Women’s Cricket: Demonstrated the capability to chase 200+ totals, reflecting the rising standards and competitiveness of women’s T20 cricket.
High-Scoring Entertainers: These matches featured power-hitting, strategic run-chases, and thrilling finishes, captivating fans and bolstering the WPL’s reputation.
Leadership Impact: Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur’s performances as captains highlighted their pivotal roles in leading their teams to record-breaking victories.
Global Recognition: Elevated the status of the WPL and women’s cricket on an international platform, inspiring players and fans alike.
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