Nat Sciver-Brunt has been one of the finest all-rounders in the game and she proved it yet again in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final. Her incredible performance with both bat and ball were the difference-maker in Mumbai Indians’ second title win. Sciver-Brunt’s ability to rise to the occasion and deliver under pressure is a hallmark of her exceptional talent.
Batting first, Mumbai was struggling at 14/2 within the first five overs, having lost both openers, Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews. Walking in at one down, Nat Sciver-Brunt stitched a crucial 89-run partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and this pivotal partnership propelled Mumbai to a fighting total of 149, one that ultimately proved to be match-winning.
She played a composed knock of 30 off 28 balls, striking four well-timed boundaries. Her first four came in the 9th over when she sliced a flighted delivery over backward point, breaking the pressure. Two balls later, she showcased her class by lofting one inside-out over cover, a shot that epitomized her confidence and timing.
Just as she looked set for a bigger score, her innings came to an abrupt end in the 15th over. Attempting a powerful sweep off N Charani, she found Minnu Mani at square leg, who took a sharp catch. Though her dismissal was a setback, the foundation she built with Harmanpreet Kaur proved invaluable in Mumbai’s quest for the title.
Beyond her crucial contribution, Sciver-Brunt also etched her name in the record books, becoming the first batter to reach 1,000 runs in WPL history.
Apart from her stellar batting, Nat Sciver-Brunt proved to be Mumbai Indians’ trump card with the ball, delivering match-defining moments in their title-clinching defense.
She struck early, removing Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning in the second over with a sharp cutter that rattled the stumps. But her most significant impact came in the 18th over when DC seemed within reach of victory. With 27 runs needed off 15 balls, Sciver-Brunt dismissed the dangerous Marizanne Kapp, who had raced to 40 off 25 deliveries. Cramping Kapp for room, she forced an ill-timed shot straight into Hayley Matthews’ hands at long-off, a moment that shifted the momentum firmly in Mumbai’s favor.
Sciver-Brunt wasn’t done yet. On the very next ball, she castled Shikha Pandey for a golden duck, leaving DC in tatters.
With Delhi Capitals needing 14 runs off the final over, Nat Sciver-Brunt was handed the responsibility of closing out the game and she delivered under immense pressure. Keeping her composure, she mixed up her pace and lengths expertly, denying Delhi any chance of finding the boundaries they desperately needed. She conceded just four runs off the first five balls, leaving the equation impossible for DC. As she bowled the final delivery, sealing MI’s second WPL title, the celebrations erupted.
With figures of 3 for 30 in four overs, she was instrumental in Mumbai’s successful defense of 149. Her all-round brilliance, both with bat and ball, once again proved why she thrives on the grandest stage, cementing her legacy as one of the finest match-winners in the game.
Sciver-Brunt’s impact extended beyond just the final—her consistency throughout the season earned her the prestigious Player of the Tournament award. Amassing 523 runs, she also claimed the Orange Cap as the season’s leading run-scorer, while her 12 wickets made her one of the most valuable players in the competition.
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