The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has become a platform for powerful batting displays. Since its launch in 2023, the tournament has seen some amazing power-hitting from batters around the world. The ability to clear the boundary with big sixes adds excitement to every match and often decides the outcome of games.
Big hitters like Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, and Shafali Verma have shown that women’s cricket has no shortage of six-hitting talent. These players combine clean ball-striking with smart shot selection to send the ball sailing over the ropes. Their performances have raised the bar for batting in the league.
Top 10 Most Sixes in a Single WPL Innings
Let’s look at the top 10 records for most sixes hit in a single WPL innings.
| # | Player | Runs | Balls | 6s | SR | Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sophie Devine | 99 | 36 | 8 | 275.00 | RCB Women | GG Women | 18 Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Ashleigh Gardner | 79 | 37 | 8 | 213.51 | GG Women | RCB Women | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Chinelle Henry | 62 | 23 | 8 | 269.56 | UPW Women | DC Women | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Sophie Devine | 95 | 42 | 8 | 226.19 | GG Women | DC Women | 11 Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Shafali Verma | 76 | 28 | 5 | 271.42 | DC Women | GG Women | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Ellyse Perry | 67 | 52 | 5 | 128.84 | RCB Women | DC Women | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Alice Capsey | 38 | 17 | 5 | 223.52 | DC Women | MI Women | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 95 | 48 | 5 | 197.91 | MI Women | GG Women | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Shafali Verma | 71 | 37 | 5 | 191.89 | DC Women | GG Women | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Richa Ghosh | 69 | 33 | 5 | 209.09 | RCB Women | UPW Women | 8 Mar 2025 |
Top 10 Record-Holders Explained
Here are the Key Record Holders:
1. Sophie Devine (8 sixes, 99 runs vs Gujarat Giants, 18 Mar 2023)
Sophie Devine wasted no time making her mark in the first WPL season. Playing for RCB Women, she tore into the bowling, hammering 99 runs from just 36 balls.
That included 9 boundaries and 8 sixes, seriously explosive stuff. Her strike rate is a blistering 275.00, still one of the highest the league has seen. That innings at Brabourne Stadium really set the tone for what the WPL could be.
2. Ashleigh Gardner (8 sixes, 79 runs vs RCB Women, 14 Feb 2025)
Ashleigh Gardner, the Australian all-rounder, smashed her way into the record books during WPL 2025. Playing for the Gujarat Giants in Vadodara, she hammered 79 runs from just 37 balls.
She knocked 3 fours, but the real show was her 8 sixes, matching Devine’s six-hitting record. Gardner’s knack for picking gaps and sending the ball over the ropes turned her innings into something you just couldn’t ignore.
3. Chinelle Henry (8 sixes, 62 runs vs Delhi Capitals, 22 Feb 2025)
Chinelle Henry lit up the WPL with one of the most exciting knocks you’ll see. Playing for UP Warriorz in Bengaluru, she hammered 62 runs from just 23 balls.
Eight of those shots sailed over the boundary for six; she was unstoppable, batting at a strike rate of 269.56. No one’s ever hit eight sixes faster in the WPL. That’s pure power right there.
4. Sophie Devine (8 sixes, 95 runs vs Delhi Capitals, 11 Jan 2026)
Sophie Devine went on a rampage in the WPL 2026. Batting for the Gujarat Giants, she smashed 95 off just 42 balls against the Delhi Capitals at DY Patil Stadium.
She hammered 7 fours and sent 8 balls flying over the rope, finishing with a wild strike rate of 226.19. Honestly, nobody in women’s cricket hits sixes quite like her—she’s still at the top of her game.
5. Shafali Verma (5 sixes, 76 runs vs Gujarat Giants, 11 Mar 2023)
Shafali Verma didn’t hold back in the first WPL season. Opening for Delhi Capitals at DY Patil, she smashed 76 runs from just 28 balls.
hammering 10 fours and sending 5 sixes over the ropes. Her strike rate hit an eye-popping 271.42—the best for any innings with five or more sixes in the WPL. That’s classic Shafali.
6. Ellyse Perry (5 sixes, 67 runs vs Delhi Capitals, 13 Mar 2023)
Ellyse Perry reminded everyone why she’s an Australian cricket legend with her steady, confident performance for RCB Women.
She put up 67 runs from 52 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and sending the ball over the rope 5 times at DY Patil Stadium. While a lot of players go for quick fireworks, Perry took her time, settled in, and still managed to clear the boundary with ease.
7. Alice Capsey (5 sixes, 38 runs vs Mumbai Indians, 20 Mar 2023)
Alice Capsey, England’s young star, really lit things up for Delhi Capitals. She smashed 38 off just 17 balls at DY Patil.
just one four, but five huge sixes. She came out swinging, and with a strike rate over 220, you could see she meant business right from ball one.
8. Harmanpreet Kaur (5 sixes, 95 runs vs Gujarat Giants, 9 Mar 2024)
Harmanpreet Kaur really took charge for Mumbai Indians in WPL 2024. She smashed 95 runs from just 48 balls in Delhi. She always plays Captains Knock whenever MI needs and that’s why she is the key player of MI and the best batter.
hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes along the way. Her strike rate? A blazing 197.91. She didn’t just find the gaps; she powered the ball over the ropes, too.
9. Shafali Verma (5 sixes, 71 runs vs Gujarat Giants, 13 Mar 2024)
Shafali Verma’s done it again. Back on this list for the second time, she smashed 71 off just 37 balls for Delhi Capitals, cracking 7 fours and launching 5 sixes in the process.
She kept her strike rate soaring at 191.89, showing everyone, once more, why she’s one of the most dangerous openers in women’s cricket.
10. Richa Ghosh (5 sixes, 69 runs vs UP Warriorz, 8 Mar 2025)
Richa Ghosh, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, wrapped up the top 10 in style for RCB Women. She hammered 69 off just 33 balls in Lucknow.
Peppering the boundary with 6 fours and launching 5 sixes. A strike rate of 209.09, yeah, that’s why people call her one of the most thrilling finishers in women’s cricket right now.
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Conclusion: Sophie Devine’s Six-Hitting Dominance Defines the WPL
The records for most sixes in a single WPL innings highlight the growing power-hitting skills in women’s cricket. Sophie Devine leads this list with two entries, both with 8 sixes each. Ashleigh Gardner and Chinelle Henry have also matched this record, showing that the league attracts top hitters from around the world.
Indian players like Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh have also made their mark with 5-six innings. As the WPL continues to grow, we can expect more batters to challenge these records.
The league has become a stage where the best women cricketers showcase their boundary-clearing abilities season after season.
