The WPL has been turning heads, with viewership steadily increasing as the tournament progresses. Batting performances, in particular, have been outstanding, showcasing classy knocks and match-winning partnerships. The last league game of the WPL 2025 Bengaluru games between hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals featured one of the highest partnerships in WPL run chases.
Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen vs RCB, 2025
In a crucial game determining the Capitals’ qualification, Indian opener Shafali Verma and Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen forged a record-breaking 146-run partnership for the 2nd wicket, the highest ever in WPL run chases.
The match began with DC opting to bowl first, restricting RCB to 147 in 20 overs. Ellyse Perry continued her fine form with an important knock of 60* off 47 balls, while debutant Charani impressed with 2 wickets at an economy rate of 7. The Capitals’ chase started on a poor note as skipper Meg Lanning departed after scoring just 2. However, the incredible partnership between Verma, who smashed 80* at a strike rate of 186, and Jonassen, who scored 61* at a strike rate of 160, led DC to victory in just 15.3 overs.
Alyssa Healy and Devika Vaidya vs RCB, 2023
This match between UP Warriorz and RCB featured the second-highest partnership runs in WPL chases, with Alyssa Healy and Devika Vaidya putting together 139 runs.
The Warriorz bowlers restricted RCB to 138 in 19.3 overs, thanks to outstanding performances by Sophie Ecclestone, who took 4 wickets for 13 runs in 3.3 overs, and Deepti Sharma, who bagged 3 wickets for 26 runs in her 4 overs. In response, Warriorz skipper Healy led the chase with a remarkable unbeaten 96 off 47 balls, featuring 18 fours and a six. She was ably supported by Devika Vaidya, who scored 36 not out off 31 balls, ensuring a comfortable victory for UP Warriorz.
Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt vs UPW, 2025
The match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru saw the third-highest partnership run while chasing in WPL history, with Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt putting together 133 runs.
MI restricted the Warriorz to 142-9, with Sciver-Brunt leading the bowling effort with figures of 3/18. In the chase, MI suffered an early setback, losing Yastika Bhatia with just 6 runs on the board. However, Matthews (59 off 50 balls) and Sciver-Brunt (75* off 44 balls) combined to stabilize the innings and break records. MI chased down the target within 17 overs, securing a convincing victory.
Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana vs GG, 2023
In this high-scoring encounter, GG posted 188/4 in their 20 overs, led by Laura Wolvaardt’s fluent 68 off 42 balls. In response, RCB’s chase was dominated by Sophie Devine’s sensational knock of 99 off just 36 balls, featuring nine fours and eight sixes. Captain Smriti Mandhana also contributed with a valuable 37 off 31 balls, as the duo stitched together a 125-run opening partnership in 9.2 overs, the 4th highest in run chases. RCB comfortably chased the target, finishing at 189/2 in just 15.3 overs.
Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma vs UPW, 2024
UP Warriorz struggled against DC’s disciplined bowling attack, managing just 119/9 in their 20 overs. Chasing a low target of 120, DC’s openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning delivered a commanding performance. The duo forged an unbeaten 119-run opening partnership, sealing the match for DC. Verma scored an aggressive 64 not out off 43 balls, while Lanning contributed an unbeaten 51 off 43 balls, ensuring DC secured a comprehensive nine-wicket win in just 14.3 overs.
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