The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments that will be etched in the memories of cricket fans forever. Mumbai Indians’ triumph was the culmination of a tournament that witnessed the first ever Super-Over in WPL history, record breaking chases and numerous other milestones in team and individual performances. From highest team scores to highest individual scores, from monstrous sixes to remarkable catches, from hat-trick to joint fastest fifty, WPL saw it all.
The tournament was witness to several match-defining moments that swung the tide in favor of the winning teams, while some outstanding performances, albeit in losing causes, added to the thrill and excitement of the tournament.
Nat Sciver Brunt’s double blow in 18th over shatters Delhi’s maiden title hopes
In the WPL 2025 Final, Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered a stunning double strike in the 18th over, turning the game decisively in Mumbai Indians’ favor. Chasing 150, Delhi Capitals seemed well in contention with Marizanne Kapp anchoring the chase at an unbeaten 40 off 25 balls, with 27 needed off 15.
However, Sciver-Brunt, returning for her third over, produced a breakthrough that changed the course of the match. She first dismissed Kapp (40 off 26), who miscued a hard-length delivery straight to Hayley Matthews at long-off, leaving Delhi in deep trouble.
On the very next ball, she cleaned up Shikha Pandey for a golden duck, crashing the ball into the top of off stump as Pandey swung and missed. This dramatic over sealed Mumbai’s grip on the final, with Sciver-Brunt finishing with match-winning figures of 3/30 in her four overs, leading Mumbai Indians to an 8-run victory and crushing Delhi’s hopes of a maiden title.
Sophie Ecclestone’s last over heroics lead UP to a super-over victory
In Match 9 of WPL 2025, UP Warriorz were on the brink of defeat while chasing 180 against RCB. With nine wickets down and 18 runs needed off the final over, the match seemed all but lost. However, what followed was a moment of pure WPL drama, a thrilling last over that completely turned the game on its head.
Renuka Singh had the ball in hand for the final over, tasked with defending 18. The first delivery was a dot, adding to the pressure. But Sophie Ecclestone responded in spectacular fashion, smashing two back-to-back sixes, suddenly making it 12 off 4. She followed it up with a four past short third, bringing the equation down to two off two. A single on the next delivery tied the scores, setting up a dramatic final ball. In a moment of chaos, Ecclestone was run out finishing with a brilliant 33 off 19 balls as Richa Ghosh held her nerve behind the stumps, ensuring the match went into WPL’s first-ever Super Over.
UP Warriorz managed just 8 runs in the Super Over, but Ecclestone returned to bowl and stifled RCB’s chase, conceding only 4 runs, sealing a sensational victory for UPW in one of the most unforgettable moments of the tournament.
Chinelle Henry’s explosive sixes in the 19th over sets up Warrior’s win
In Match 8 of WPL 2025, UP Warriorz posted 177 in the first innings against Delhi Capitals, but it was the 19th over that proved to be the game-changer. With UPW looking to set a daunting target, Chinelle Henry unleashed a brutal assault on Arundhati Reddy, smashing three sixes in the over.
The over started with Henry hammering a shin-high full toss over deep midwicket for six. She followed it up with an almost mistimed shot over square leg, where her sheer power carried the ball over the ropes. Then, with her third six, a massive pull over deep square leg, she equaled the record for the fastest fifty in WPL history, reaching the milestone in just 18 balls. By the end of the over, 22 runs had been plundered, and Henry ended her knock with 62(23).
This late surge proved to be a match-winning effort, as UPW’s final total of 177 set a daunting target. Delhi, under pressure, crumbled in the chase, falling 33 runs short. The match also witnessed another historic feat as Grace Harris claimed a hat-trick in the final over.
Richa Ghosh’s carnage in the 16th over, powers RCB to a record-breaking chase
The opening match of WPL 2025 was marked by a thrilling run chase, as RCB successfully hunted down 202, completing the highest-ever chase in WPL history. The defining moment came in the 16th over, when Richa Ghosh mounted a stunning counterattack against Ashleigh Gardner, turning the game in RCB’s favor.
With RCB needing 63 off 30 balls, Ghosh took charge in Gardner’s over, plundering four boundaries and a massive six. She started with a crisp drive past extra cover, followed by a huge six over long-on that signaled her intent. She then showcased her versatility with a delicate steer past short third, before capitalizing on a misfield at deep midwicket to notch up another boundary. A finely placed shot past backward point brought up the fifty-run partnership between Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja, further tilting the momentum towards RCB.
By the time the over ended, RCB had brought the equation down to 40 off 24 balls, and Ghosh was in unstoppable form. She remained unbeaten on 64 off 27 balls, guiding RCB to a historic victory in the 19th over. This record chase had set the tone for the tournament.
Six and Out – Kerr’s Crucial Blow to Henry Derails UPW’s Innings
In Match 16 of the WPL, UP Warriorz were aiming for a strong finish against Mumbai Indians after reaching 114/4 at the end of 15 overs. With explosive hitter Chinelle Henry set to take charge, they were hoping to push past 160. However, Amelia Kerr had other plans as she delivered a momentum changing 16th over.
She struck first on the fourth ball of the over, dismissing Dinesh Vrinda for 10. Vrinda, looking to accelerate, skipped down the pitch to loft Kerr over long-on but mistimed her shot, handing a simple catch to Shabnim Ismail. Two balls later came the moment that completely halted UPW’s charge—Henry, who had just smashed Kerr’s first delivery for a towering six, went for another big shot but was deceived by a slower googly. She sliced it straight to long-off, where Sajana Sajeevan took an easy catch.
Kerr’s double strike in the over ensured that UPW never regained momentum, eventually crawling to 150/9. Mumbai Indians comfortably chased the target, winning by six wickets. Kerr finished with a historic five-wicket haul (5/38), the first for MI in WPL history, sealing a dominant victory.
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