The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has seen teams time-and-again deliver exceptional batting performances since its inception. From UP Warriorz’s recent heroics in the ongoing 2025 season to Delhi Capitals’ dominance in the inaugural season, here’s an in-depth look at the top team totals, highlighting key moments and standout contributions.
Highest team totals in the WPL:
1) UP Warriorz: 225/5 vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (March 8, 2025)
In a high-scoring thriller, UP Warriorz set a formidable total of 225/5 against RCB. The innings was anchored by Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 99, showcasing exceptional skill and temperament. She was well-supported by Kiran Navgire, who contributed a rapid 46, and Grace Harris with a quickfire 39. These crucial partnerships laid a solid foundation for the Warriorz’s imposing total. Despite their valiant effort, RCB fell short, managing 213, thus handing UP Warriorz a 12-run victory.
2) Delhi Capitals: 223/2 vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (March 5, 2023)
In this commanding performance, Delhi Capitals set a formidable total of 223/2, underpinned by a stellar opening partnership between Meg Lanning (72 off 43) and Shafali Verma (84 off 45). The duo amassed 162 runs for the first wicket, laying a solid foundation for the team. Lanning’s classical stroke play combined with Verma’s aggressive approach kept the scoreboard ticking, and the duo of Marizanne Kapp (39* off 17) and Jemimah Rodrigues (22* off 15) capitalized on the momentum to power Delhi to 223/2, eventually also won the game by 60 runs.
3) Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 213/10 vs. UP Warriorz (March 8, 2025)
Chasing the highest individual team total of 225 set by UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bengaluru came close to pulling off a remarkable chase. Top-order batters Sabbhineni Meghana (27 off 12) and Ellyse Perry (28 off 15) got starts but failed to convert them into big scores. Richa Ghosh stepped up with a confident 69 off 33 balls, keeping the chase alive until her dismissal in the 17th over with 171 runs on the board. Sneh Rana’s explosive 6-ball 26, a record-breaking cameo, kept RCB in contention for a historic win, but they ultimately fell short by 12 runs, losing in a thrilling finish.
4) Delhi Capitals: 211/4 vs. UP Warriorz (March 7, 2023)
Delhi Capitals posted another massive total of 211/4 against UP Warriorz. Meg Lanning played a blistering knock, scoring 70 off 42 balls, setting the tone for the innings. All-rounder Jess Jonassen contributed significantly with a quickfire 42 not out off 20 balls and later showcased her bowling prowess by claiming three wickets. This comprehensive performance led Delhi Capitals to a convincing 42-run victory.
5) Mumbai Indians: 207/5 vs. Gujarat Giants (March 4, 2023)
In the inaugural match of the WPL 2023 season, Mumbai Indians showcased their batting strength by amassing 207/5. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the standout performer, delivering a scintillating 65 off just 30 balls, characterized by exquisite timing and placement. Amelia Kerr provided valuable support with a rapid 45* off 24 balls. Mumbai’s bowlers complemented the batting effort by dismissing Gujarat Giants for a mere 64 runs, securing a dominant 143-run victory.
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