Ellyse Perry’s dominance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been nothing short of legendary. Representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Perry has consistently etched her name into the tournament’s history books.
With a staggering 745 runs across 20 matches, she stands as the highest run-scorer for RCB, maintaining a remarkable average of 57.30, which is also the highest amongst RCB batters. Her ability to anchor innings while accelerating the scoring rate makes her an indispensable asset.
Perry’s brilliance isn’t limited to batting alone. She boasts the best bowling figures in WPL history, with a phenomenal 6/15 against the Mumbai Indians during the 2024 season. Alongside Asha Sobhana, who recorded figures of 5/22, Perry shares the record for the joint-most five-wicket hauls in RCB’s WPL history.
Her batting milestones are equally awe-inspiring. Perry has notched up six fifties, making her the player with the most half-centuries for RCB. Her innings of an explosive 81 off 43 balls against the Mumbai Indians, ranks just behind Sophie Devine’s iconic 99 off 36 deliveries against the Gujarat Giants in the 2023 edition — a knock still celebrated as the highest individual score in WPL history.
Perry’s power-hitting prowess is evident in her tally of 18 sixes, placing her third among RCB’s heavy hitters, behind Richa Ghosh’s 23 and Sophie Devine’s 20 maximums. She’s also a reliable fielder, securing four catches, ranking just below the joint record of 11 held by Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana.
In the bowling department, Perry has been equally effective, boasting an impressive economy rate of 7.70, the fourth best in the team. With 11 wickets to her name, she ranks fifth among RCB’s top wicket-takers, sharing the spotlight with notable bowlers like Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Wareham, and Sophie Molineux.
The 2024 season was particularly special for Perry and RCB as they clinched their maiden WPL title, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in a commanding final performance. Perry’s contribution was pivotal — she emerged as the tournament’s highest run-getter, amassing 347 runs at an astonishing average of 69.40 in just nine innings, striking at a solid rate of 125.72. Additionally, she chipped in with seven wickets, maintaining an impressive bowling average of 15.77.
Despite entering the ongoing edition with a hip injury sustained during the Ashes in January, which has temporarily curtailed her bowling duties, Perry’s batting form remains as fierce as ever.
She kicked off the season with a fluent 57 off 34 balls against the Gujarat Giants, followed by an unbeaten 7 off 13 against the Delhi Capitals, and a commanding 81 off 43 against the Mumbai Indians. With 145 runs under her belt so far, Perry is averaging a phenomenal 72.50 while maintaining a blistering strike rate of 161.11.
Ellyse Perry’s contributions extend beyond the numbers. She embodies resilience, class, and leadership — qualities that have cemented her as the cornerstone of RCB’s WPL journey and a true icon of the game.
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