Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Mumbai Indians Women, has scripted history by becoming the leading Indian run-scorer in the Women's Premier League (WPL). She surpassed fellow Indian cricketer Shafali Verma's record during the WPL 2026 season opener between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. Kaur's impressive tally now stands at 871 runs, narrowly edging past Shafali Verma's previous record of 865 runs in the league. This significant achievement occurred when Kaur scored 20 runs in the opening match of the 2026 WPL season. While this firmly establishes her as the top Indian batter in WPL history, it is important to note that she holds the fourth position in the overall list of highest run-scorers in the tournament. The overall top spot is held by Nat Sciver-Brunt with 1,027 runs, followed by Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning. This record highlights Kaur's consistent performance and crucial contributions to the Women's Premier League since its inception. The news, widely reported by various Indian sports news outlets, underscores the growing competitive landscape and the emergence of prominent Indian talents in the league.