Australian cricket star and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder, Ellyse Perry, etched her name into history books during a crucial Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 match against UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 24. With an extraordinary performance, Perry not only played a match-winning knock but also became the highest run-scorer in WPL history.
Match Overview: RCB vs UP Warriorz
RCB was looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season against Mumbai Indians (MI). Skipper Smriti Mandhana was dismissed early, scoring just 6 runs off 9 balls. Perry took charge of the innings, building a crucial 100-run partnership with Danielle Wyatt. She remained unbeaten on 90 off 57 balls, helping RCB post a total of 180 runs. This knock stands as the joint-third highest individual score in WPL history.
Ellyse Perry’s Record-Breaking Achievement
Perry surpassed Australian compatriot Meg Lanning to become the highest run-getter in WPL history. She also became the first cricketer to cross the 800-run mark in the league.
Most Runs in WPL History
| Player | Innings | Runs |
| Ellyse Perry | 21 | 800 |
| Meg Lanning | 22 | 782 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 22 | 683 |
| Shafali Verma | 22 | 654 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 20 | 645 |
Perry recorded her seventh half-century in WPL history, equalling Meg Lanning’s record. She is leading the run charts in WPL 2025, having already scored over 200 runs this season. In RCB’s title-winning campaign in 2024, she had won the Orange Cap with 347 runs in nine innings at an average of 69.40. In the inaugural WPL season in 2023, she had scored 253 runs in eight innings.
Social Media Frenzy Over Ellyse Perry’s Milestone
Perry’s historic feat set social media ablaze, with fans and cricket analysts showering praise on the legendary all-rounder. Twitter was flooded with congratulatory messages, and hashtags like #EllysePerry, #RCB, and #WPL2025 trended globally.
Petition to make a statue for Ellyse Perry outside Chinnaswamy stadium pic.twitter.com/kYO8ipUORk
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) February 24, 2025
We only believe in perry cutie bcoz the game changer player she is, one and only ellyse perry. pic.twitter.com/6DsZPrJphj
— Kevin (@imkevin149) February 24, 2025
– 57(34) in the first match.
– 7*(13) in the second match.
– 81(43) in the third match.
– 90*(56) in the fourth match.THE GOAT – ELLYSE PERRY 🐐 pic.twitter.com/3YjshgbbBc
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025
I thought after ABD, no foreign player could come close to his aura at RCB. Then walks in Ellyse Perry.
— Sai (@akakrcb6) February 24, 2025
#RCBvUPW #WPL2025 #EllysePerry
KING #ViratKohli yesterday 🔥 , QUEEN Ellyse Perry YET AGAIN today🥵🥁
First ever to score 800 runs in WPL History and ANOTHER 50* in this WPL🥳❤️🔥
UNDISPUTED LEGEND👑 pic.twitter.com/QEiILxd0hX
— Mastikhor 🤪 (@ventingout247) February 24, 2025
Ellyse Perry Goat 🐐🥵💥pic.twitter.com/a90uFfUL1m
— VIJITHEEY👿🐐 (@SyedVtk) February 24, 2025
Ellyse Perry’s Bowling Comeback Adds More Firepower to RCB
Ahead of this match, RCB received a major boost as Perry was declared fit to bowl after playing the first three matches purely as a batter. Her all-round abilities make her an invaluable asset to the team. Last season, she recorded the best bowling figures in WPL history with an incredible spell of 6/15 against Mumbai Indians.
Ellyse Perry’s Impact on Women’s Cricket
Ellyse Perry’s dominance in the WPL is a testament to her skill, consistency, and impact on women’s cricket. She has been an inspiration to young cricketers worldwide, proving why she is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the game’s history.
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