Mumbai 14 January 2026 – In a moment of historic significance in the history of Indian women’s cricket Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her mark in the history of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by becoming the first Indian batter to reach 1,000 career runs within the WPL’s history. The feat was made during an enthralling WPL 2026 game in the match against Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday night.
Kaur’s milestone achievement contributed to a dominant seven-wicket win for the Mumbai Indians. Achieved as they chased a massive target that was set by Giants. To achieve such a high-scoring total, Harmanpreet put in an impressive performance in the face of pressure. Going unbeaten with the score of 71 off 43 deliveries which comprised seven sixes as well as seven fours.
The veteran right-hander’s performance helped lead her team to victory with four balls left, establishing her as having one of the most successful chases in WPL time. The run also marked the player’s her 10th Half-century of the season. And elevated her total to be among the top run-scorers of the league.
Historic Milestone of WPL
In this game Harmanpreet’s WPL career runs currently surpass 1,000. And she is an the only Indian athlete to reach this mark. She is joined by Nat Sciver-Brunt as one of the second batter in the history of the tournament to surpass the four-figure mark. This highlights her incredible consistency and endurance in the league.
Prior to the match, Kaur required 55 runs to be admitted into the elite club of 1,000 runs. She made it to the 1,000-run mark in an 18th over in the chase after which she expertly helped a boundary pass bowler Rajeshwari a Gayakwad to the joy of the crowd at home. The moment of glory highlighted her skill and determination in situations of high pressure.
Key Contributions and the Matching Progress
It was a great day for the Gujarat Giants set a challenging total of 192/5. This was aided by significant contributions from their batsmen. Which included Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali. But, the Mumbai Indians’ chase was supported by a pivotal partnership between Harmanpreet Singh and Amanjot. Who scored an important 40 off just 26 balls, ensuring the innings was stable after the initial defeats.
Later, Harmanpreet got the support of Nicola Carey, as the duo consolidated the innings in an unbroken 84-run run stand to win. The well-planned partnerships in the middle overs helped keep the required rate of runs within reach. And showed Mumbai’s formidable batsmen.
Statistics Highlights
- Harmanpreet Kalur Unbeaten 71 runs in 43 balls. This includes seven fours and two sixes.
- Attained her 10th half-century in the WPL — the highest of any batter in the league.
- Reached the 1,000-run threshold in the WPL. Becoming one of the the first Indian and the second overall to achieve this milestone.
- Mumbai Indians successfully chased 193/3 in 19.2 overs and won 7 wickets to win.
More Wide Impact On the Tournament
This victory was a pivotal event of this the WPL 2026 season for the Mumbai Indians, elevating them in league standings. And affirming their status in the league as being among tournament’s strongest teams. The win also extended Mumbai’s dominance in the past over the Gujarat Giants. Maintaining a unbeatable head-to-head advantage in the league.
Harmanpreet’s achievements are a result of several noteworthy contributions made by Indian women cricketers in global and domestic cricket in recent times that have highlighted the depth and growth of female cricket within India. Her consistently high-quality performances have not only contributed to the success of her team but been a source of source of inspiration for young talent across the country.
WPL 2026 Context
The Women’s Premier League currently in its fourth year, has grown rapidly in importance since its start, offering an enviable platform for women from the domestic and international cricket scene. The 2026 season is a series of marquee games and teams competing for playoff spots as the competition develops. Highlights this season include notable individual performances, as well as tightly disputable matches that have prompted huge fan participation.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s record-setting performance during her record-setting performance at DY Patil Sports Academy will be remembered as a pivotal event of the 2026 WPL season, further cementing her place both in the league and Indian cricket’s historical.