The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has produced some incredible one-sided matches since its launch in 2023. When a team dominates both with the bat and ball, they can crush their opponents by massive margins. These victories often come from brilliant batting displays followed by clinical bowling performances. Let us look at the top 10 largest wins by runs in WPL history.
Mumbai Indians Women hold the record for the largest win by 143 Runs against Gujarat Giants in the 2023 WPL; Gujarat Giants also holds the record for the largest win by 81 runs against UP Warriorz in the 2025 WPL. While this WPL Tournament is underway, many more records are about to be broken, and fans can experience nail-biting finishes.
Top 10 Largest Wins by Runs in WPL
| Rank | Winner | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI Women | 143 runs | Gujarat Giants | DY Patil | 4 Mar 2023 |
| 2 | GG Women | 81 runs | UP Warriorz | Lucknow | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | MI Women | 72 runs | UP Warriorz | DY Patil | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 4 | RCB Women | 61 runs | Gujarat Giants | Vadodara | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 | DC Women | 60 runs | RCB Women | Brabourne | 5 Mar 2023 |
| 6 | MI Women | 55 runs | Gujarat Giants | Brabourne | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 7 | MI Women | 50 runs | Delhi Capitals | DY Patil | 10 Jan 2026 |
| 8 | MI Women | 47 runs | Gujarat Giants | Brabourne | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 9 | DC Women | 42 runs | UP Warriorz | DY Patil | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 10 | MI Women | 42 runs | UP Warriorz | Delhi | 7 Mar 2024 |
1. Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Giants by 143 Runs (4 March 2023)
The WPL started with a bang on 4 March 2023. Mumbai Indians completely outplayed Gujarat Giants in the tournament opener at DY Patil Stadium. This remains the biggest win by runs in WPL history and ranks among the largest margins in major women’s T20 leagues worldwide.
Mumbai Indians posted a massive 207/5 in their 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur set the tone with a blazing 65 off just 30 balls. She hit seven consecutive fours at one point and brought up the first fifty in WPL history off only 22 deliveries. Hayley Matthews contributed 47 runs while Amelia Kerr added an unbeaten 45. The batting display was aggressive and fearless from the start.
Gujarat Giants’ chase fell apart immediately. Captain Beth Mooney injured herself in the first over and could not bat. The team collapsed to 23/7 and eventually got bowled out for just 64 runs. Saika Ishaque picked up 4 wickets for 11 runs while Amelia Kerr took 2/12. This historic victory set the standard for what WPL cricket could deliver.
2. Gujarat Giants Beat UP Warriorz by 81 Runs (3 March 2025)
Gujarat Giants produced their biggest win in WPL history on 3 March 2025 at Lucknow. This victory helped them climb up the points table and boosted their playoff hopes during the third season.
Beth Mooney played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 96 off 59 balls. She nearly became the first centurion in WPL history but missed out due to not getting enough strikes in the final overs. Mooney and Harleen Deol shared a 101-run partnership that formed the backbone of Gujarat’s 186/5 total. Deol made 46 off 32 balls before getting out.
UP Warriorz never found their footing in the chase. They lost four wickets inside the powerplay and collapsed to 48/6 at one stage. Kashvee Gautam picked up 3 wickets for 11 runs while Tanuja Kanwar also took 3/17. The Warriorz got bowled out for 105 runs in 17.1 overs. This loss severely damaged their playoff chances.
3. Mumbai Indians Beat UP Warriorz by 72 Runs (24 March 2023)
Mumbai Indians crushed UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the WPL 2023 Eliminator at DY Patil Stadium. This victory sent them to the final, where they eventually lifted the inaugural WPL trophy.
Nat Sciver-Brunt played a match-winning knock of 72 not out from just 38 balls. She got dropped when on 6 and made Warriorz pay heavily for that mistake. Sciver-Brunt kept the innings going even after the top order fell and built a crucial 60-run stand with Amelia Kerr. Mumbai Indians finished with 182/4 in their 20 overs.
Issy Wong created history during the chase by taking the first hat-trick in WPL history. She dismissed Kiran Navgire, Simran Shaikh, and Sophie Ecclestone in the 13th over. Wong finished with figures of 4/15 as Warriorz got bowled out for 110 runs. This was a knockout game, making the dominant victory even more impressive.
4. RCB Women Beat Gujarat Giants by 61 Runs (19 January 2026)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded their biggest win by runs on 19 January 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This victory sealed their playoff spot and extended their winning streak to a record six consecutive matches in WPL history.
Uncapped Indian batter Gautami Naik played a stunning innings of 73 off 55 balls. This was the highest score by an uncapped player in WPL history. RCB recovered from a tricky 9/2 start thanks to Naik’s composed batting. Richa Ghosh contributed 27 runs as RCB posted 178/6 in their 20 overs.
Sayali Satghare destroyed the Gujarat top order in the second over of the chase. She dismissed both Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine to leave Giants at 4/2. Lauren Bell then cleaned up Kanika Ahuja as Gujarat slipped to 5/3. Despite a fighting 54 from Ashleigh Gardner, the Giants could only manage 117/8. Satghare finished with excellent figures of 3/21.
5. Delhi Capitals Beat RCB Women by 60 Runs (5 March 2023)
Delhi Capitals produced a dominant performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 5 March 2023 at the Brabourne Stadium. This was only the second match in WPL history and showed the high-quality cricket fans could expect from the tournament.
Openers Shafali Verma and captain Meg Lanning put on a spectacular 162-run partnership. Shafali smashed 84 off 45 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. Lanning contributed 72 off 43 balls with 14 boundaries. Marizanne Kapp and Jemimah Rodrigues added an unbeaten 60 for the third wicket as Delhi posted a huge 223/2.
Tara Norris from the USA created history by taking the first five-wicket haul in WPL. She finished with 5/29 and completely destroyed the RCB middle order. Smriti Mandhana and Heather Knight tried their best with 35 and 34 runs respectively. But RCB fell short, finishing at 163/8 in their 20 overs.
6. Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Giants by 55 Runs (14 March 2023)
Mumbai Indians continued their winning run with a 55-run victory over Gujarat Giants on 14 March 2023 at the Brabourne Stadium. This win helped them maintain their strong position in the inaugural WPL season.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur played another brilliant innings, scoring over 50 runs. Yastika Bhatia provided an impressive opening knock to give Mumbai a solid start. The team posted 162/5 in their 20 overs on a pitch that was not easy to bat on. The total looked challenging under lights at Brabourne.
Gujarat Giants struggled from the very first ball. Sophia Dunkley fell lbw on the opening delivery of the chase. Hayley Matthews struck twice in one over to leave Giants at 34/3 after the powerplay. The Giants could only manage 107/9 as Mumbai’s bowling attack proved too strong. This was another dominant display from the eventual champions.
7. Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals by 50 Runs (10 January 2026)
Defending champions Mumbai Indians bounced back from their opening loss with a 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals on 10 January 2026 at DY Patil Stadium. This was Jemimah Rodrigues’ captaincy debut for Delhi, making it a significant occasion.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt put together match-winning knocks. Harmanpreet remained unbeaten on 74 off 42 balls with powerful strokes throughout. Sciver-Brunt scored 70 off 46 deliveries, hitting boundaries all around the ground. Their partnership took Mumbai Indians to an imposing 195/4 in 20 overs.
Delhi Capitals lost four wickets inside the powerplay for the first time in WPL history. Nicola Carey’s seam bowling knocked over the off stumps of Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt within three balls. Chinelle Henry fought back with 56 runs but found no support. Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey took 3 wickets each as Delhi got bowled out for 145.
8. Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Giants by 47 Runs (13 March 2025)
Mumbai Indians secured a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025 Eliminator at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. This crucial playoff victory sent the defending champions into the final.
Mumbai posted a commanding 213/4 in their 20 overs with explosive batting throughout. Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt both scored heavily at the top. The experienced pair set up the innings perfectly before the middle order finished strongly. This was one of the highest totals in WPL knockout history.
Gujarat Giants fought hard in their chase and showed resilience until the final over. They managed 166 all out, but the asking rate was always too high. Despite their best efforts, the Giants could not reach the final. Mumbai’s bowling kept picking wickets at regular intervals to seal another playoff victory.
9. Delhi Capitals Beat UP Warriorz by 42 Runs (7 March 2023)
Delhi Capitals recorded a comfortable 42-run win over UP Warriorz on 7 March 2023 at the DY Patil Stadium. This victory helped Delhi build momentum during the early stages of the inaugural WPL season.
The Meg Lanning-led side put up a solid batting performance. Their top order provided a strong foundation before the middle order accelerated in the death overs. Delhi’s experienced batting lineup handled the conditions well and posted a competitive total that proved too much for Warriorz.
UP Warriorz struggled to build partnerships during the chase. Their batters found it difficult against Delhi’s varied bowling attack. The required run rate kept climbing as wickets fell at regular intervals. Delhi’s bowlers executed their plans to perfection, sealing an important league-stage victory.
10. Mumbai Indians Beat UP Warriorz by 42 Runs (7 March 2024)
Mumbai Indians completed another dominant win over UP Warriorz on 7 March 2024 in Delhi. This 42-run victory continued Mumbai’s strong record against Warriorz across WPL seasons.
Mumbai’s batting unit fired on all cylinders with contributions from across the lineup. The team posted a challenging total that tested the Warriorz batters. Strong performances from the top and middle order ensured Mumbai had plenty of runs to defend.
UP Warriorz once again found themselves on the wrong end of a big defeat against Mumbai. Their chase never gained momentum as wickets kept falling. Mumbai’s bowlers maintained tight lines and picked up wickets whenever Warriorz tried to accelerate. This result showed why Mumbai Indians have been the most successful team in WPL history.
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Conclusion: Mumbai Indians’ Dominance Defines the Biggest Wins in WPL!
Mumbai Indians dominate this list with six entries in the top 10 largest wins by runs. Their ability to post big totals and then bowl teams out cheaply has made them the most feared team in WPL. Gujarat Giants have found themselves on the losing end of many big defeats, losing in four of them.
The 143-run win in the opening match of WPL 2023 remains a record that may stand for a long time. These dominant victories often feature a special batting performance followed by clinical bowling. Hat-tricks, five-wicket hauls, and near-centuries have all played a part in creating these historic margins. As WPL continues to grow, fans will watch closely to see if any team can break these records.
