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WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt Makes History! MI Beats RCB in a Thriller

 

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt Makes History! MI Beats RCB in a Thriller

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) just gave us a night we will never forget! On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) went head-to-head against the table-toppers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

It wasn't just a game; it was a record-breaking spectacle at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. If you missed it, don't worry—here is the full scoop on how MI kept their playoff dreams alive!

The First Century in WPL History!

Mumbai Indians came out swinging. The star of the show was Nat Sciver-Brunt. She didn't just play well; she made history by scoring the first-ever century in WPL history!

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt: 100* runs off 57 balls (16 fours, 1 six).

  • Hayley Matthews: A solid 56 runs to help build a massive total.

  • Total Score: MI posted a giant 199/4 in their 20 overs.

The crowd was on its feet as Nat reached her 100 in the very last over. It was a masterclass in hitting the ball exactly where the fielders weren't!

RCB’s Brave Chase: The Richa Ghosh Show

Chasing 200 is like trying to climb a mountain in a rainstorm. RCB had a rough start, losing 5 wickets for just 35 runs. It looked like the game was over before it even really started.

But Richa Ghosh had other plans. She played a "blinder"—cricket talk for a super fast, amazing innings.

  • Richa’s Score: 90 runs off 50 balls.

  • Power Hitting: She smashed 10 fours and 6 sixes!

Richa fought until the very last ball, but unfortunately, RCB finished at 184/9, falling short by 15 runs.

Why This Match Mattered

  1. MI is Still in the Race: Mumbai needed this win to stay in the tournament. Now, they have 6 points and a real chance to reach the playoffs.

  2. RCB is Still Strong: Even though they lost, RCB is already through to the playoffs. They just missed out on securing a direct spot in the Final for now.

  3. History Was Made: We will always remember Jan 26, 2026, as the day the first WPL century was scored.

"It was a knock for the ages. Nat Sciver-Brunt showed why she is one of the best in the world."

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