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The current season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) witnessed some emphatic performances from star all-rounder Ellyse Perry. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Perry performed consistently throughout the season and exceeded expectations from the team.
Ellyse Perry’s splendid performance in the WPL 2025
Perry delivered a standout performance in WPL 2025 showcasing her exceptional all-round skills. With a total of 372 runs, she maintained a remarkable strike rate of 148.80, underlining her aggressive and efficient batting style. Her highest score of an unbeaten 90 runs highlighted her consistency and ability to anchor innings when needed. Perry’s impressive numbers reflect her dominance and adaptability in the competition, solidifying her reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the women’s game. Interestingly, she is the second-highest run-scorer of WPL this season, behind Nat-Sciver Brunt.
Notably, Perry achieved a remarkable milestone of 9,000 runs in T20 cricket during her scintillating knock of an unbeaten 49 runs off 38 balls against Mumbai Indians in the last league match of the WPL regular season which RCB managed to win by 11 runs. Although RCB were already out of the play-off race, but they averted Mumbai of entering the final directly and will now have to play the eliminator against Gujarat Giants. In light of her remarkable achievement, here are 6 players who have completed 9000 runs in T20 cricket.
Players who have achieved the 9000-run milestone in T20 cricket
6. Suzie Bates (323 innings)
Suzie Bates has reached a remarkable milestone by completing 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. It took 323 innings for the ace Black Caps all-rounder to reach the milestone. The accomplished New Zealand batter continues to be a dominant force in the shortest format, with her consistent performances across various leagues and international matches. Bates’ exceptional achievement highlights her longevity and sustained excellence in T20 cricket, further cementing her legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats. Whether representing New Zealand or playing in domestic leagues like the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and The Hundred Women’s Competition, Bates’ remarkable consistency has made her a pivotal figure in women’s T20 cricket.
5. Sophie Devine (297 innings)
Sophie Devine has been a dominant force in T20 cricket. In WT20Is, the New Zealand all-rounder has scored 3,391 runs in 143 matches, with a high score of 106, averaging 36.00, and a strike rate of 127.49. Her performances in WBBL have been equally impressive, where she has accumulated 3,960 runs in 130 matches at an average of 36.00. In The Hundred Women’s Competition, Devine has scored 411 runs in 19 matches, while in the WPL with RCB, she has added another 402 runs in 18 games.
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4. Beth Mooney (299 innings):
Beth Mooney has been a standout performer in T20 cricket. In WT20Is, the Australian opener has scored 3,215 runs in 109 matches, with a highest score of an unbeaten 117 runs, averaging 46.33 and maintaining a strike rate of 125.24. In WPL with Giants, Mooney has scored 516 runs in 17 matches, with a top score of 96 and an impressive average of 39.69. Her consistency in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is remarkable, where she has accumulated 5,051 runs in 142 matches, including 3 centuries and 44 fifties. In The Hundred Women’s Competition, Mooney has scored 396 runs in 14 matches, with a top score of 99 not out.
3. Danni Wyatt-Hodge:
Danni Wyatt Hodge has been a consistent and dynamic performer in T20 cricket. In WT20Is, she has scored 3,190 runs in 170 matches, with a high score of 124, showcasing her ability to anchor and accelerate innings. In the WPL, Wyatt Hodge has made an impact with 137 runs in 6 matches, with a highest score of 57 and a strike rate of 125.68. In the WBBL, she has accumulated 1,733 runs in 75 matches, including 10 fifties, at an average of 25.48 and a strike rate of 116.85. Additionally, in The Hundred Women‘s Competition, she has scored 907 runs in 34 matches, with a top score of 69 not out. Her all-around contributions in T20 cricket have made her a valuable asset, consistently delivering performances that contribute to her teams’ success.
2. Meg Lanning (289 innings):
Meg Lanning has established herself as one of the most prolific T20 batters, reaching a significant milestone of 9,000 T20 runs in just 289 innings, surpassing Giants’ wicket-keeper batter Mooney, who achieved the feat in 299 innings. In WT20Is, Lanning has scored 3,405 runs in 132 matches, with an impressive high score of 133, maintaining a stellar average of 40.82 and a strike rate of 126.89. In WPL, she has accumulated 939 runs in 26 matches, including 9 fifties. Lanning’s consistency extends to the WBBL, where she has scored 3,167 runs in 98 matches, with 1 century and 31 fifties, at an average of 38.62 and a strike rate of 120.18. Additionally, in The Hundred Women’s Competition, she has contributed 170 runs in 10 matches.
1. Ellyse Perry:
Perry has been a dominant force in T20 cricket. In WPL, she has scored 972 runs in 25 matches, with a remarkable average of 64.80 and a strike rate of 132.96. Her consistency is further evident in WBBL, where Perry has accumulated 4,689 runs in 134 matches, showcasing her ability to perform consistently at the highest level. Additionally, in The Hundred Women’s Competition, she has scored 337 runs in 14 matches. Perry’s all-round contributions make her one of the most influential players in women’s T20 cricket, and her impressive run tally reflects her exceptional skill and longevity in the game.
