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England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century

Summary

England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored the first century in Women's Premier League (WPL) history, leading the Mumbai Indians to victory against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs. Sciver-Brunt's outstanding performance helped the Mumbai Indians score 199 runs, and their team managed to limit Bengaluru to 184.

Key Facts

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt is the England captain and plays for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League.
  • Sciver-Brunt scored 100 not out in just 57 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six.
  • Her century is the first ever in the history of the Women's Premier League.
  • The match took place at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.
  • Mumbai Indians scored 199 runs in 20 overs, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to score 184 runs.
  • Sciver-Brunt is one of the highest-paid players in the WPL, earning between £320,000 and £330,000.
  • India bowler Hayley Matthews contributed to the win with a bowling figure of 3 wickets for 10 runs.
  • This victory led Mumbai Indians to win the match by 15 runs.

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