{"id":1023,"date":"2026-01-27T10:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1023"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:38:26","slug":"sciver-brunt-first-wpl-century","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/news\/sciver-brunt-first-wpl-century\/","title":{"rendered":"Sciver-Brunt First WPL Century Creates History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mumbai Indians clinched a vital 15-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 16th match of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wpl-2026-schedule\/\">Women\u2019s Premier League 2026<\/a>, producing a performance that will be remembered for years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the night was a sensational unbeaten century from Nat Sciver Brunt, who became the first player in WPL history to score a hundred, cementing her status as one of the tournament\u2019s greatest batters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batting first after losing early wickets, Mumbai needed stability and momentum, both of which Sciver Brunt delivered in style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking in with the score at 16 for 1, the England all-rounder played with composure and authority, carefully assessing conditions before shifting gears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her knock of 100 not out from 57 balls was a perfect blend of timing, placement, and controlled aggression, featuring 16 boundaries and a maximum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hayley Matthews provided excellent support at the other end, scoring a fluent 56 off 39 deliveries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duo stitched together a match-defining 129-run partnership, neutralising RCB\u2019s bowling attack and ensuring Mumbai maintained a strong scoring rate through the middle overs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harmanpreet Kaur\u2019s presence further added depth, helping MI reach an imposing total of 199 for 4, despite Lauren Bell\u2019s disciplined spell that yielded two key wickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chasing 200, Royal Challengers Bengaluru endured a disastrous start as Mumbai\u2019s bowlers struck early and often. The top and middle order collapsed under pressure, leaving RCB struggling at 35 for 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tight lines, smart field placements, and constant scoreboard pressure ensured that Bengaluru never truly settled into the chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richa Ghosh attempted to spark a remarkable comeback with a courageous, unbeaten 90, displaying remarkable intent and power in the latter half of the innings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her resistance briefly lifted hopes, but the target proved too steep, and RCB eventually finished on 184 for 8 at the end of their 20 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the result, the match marked a historic milestone for the league. Sciver Brunt\u2019s century surpassed the previous best WPL score of 99 and underlined her remarkable consistency across seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already leading the run charts this year, she continues to redefine excellence in the tournament, combining individual brilliance with match-winning impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This victory not only strengthened the Mumbai Indians&#8217; campaign but also reinforced Nat Sciver Brunt\u2019s legacy as the most accomplished player in WPL history, one who rises on the biggest stage and delivers when it matters most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1024,"template":"","tags":[506,508,507],"ppma_author":[493],"class_list":["post-1023","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-nat-sciver-brunt-wpl","tag-sciver-brunt-first-wpl-century","tag-wpl-first-century"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1023","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1023"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1023"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cricbex.com\/story\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=1023"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}