Chasing huge scores in T20 cricket isn’t just about big shots; it’s about nerves, smart decisions, and a bit of guts. In the Women’s Premier League, some teams have made it clear: no total is out of reach if you play the right way.
Take January 2026, for example. The Mumbai Indians pulled off an unbelievable run chase against the Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai. That knock didn’t just win them the match; it carved out a place in league history. Here’s a look at the top five most epic chases that have shaped the WPL so far.
Highest Successful Chases In WPL
Here are the top 5 chases in WPL History:
| Rank | Score | Team | Opponent | Target | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202/4 | RCB | GG | 202 | Vadodara | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | 193/3 | MI | GG | 193 | Navi Mumbai | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | 191/3 | MI | GG | 191 | Delhi | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 4 | 189/2 | RCB | GG | 189 | Mumbai (BS) | 18 Mar 2023 |
| 5 | 181/7 | UPW | GG | 179 | Mumbai (BS) | 20 Mar 2023 |
Here is a brief explanation about Records:
RCB 202/4 vs GG, Vadodara, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the top spot with a chase of 202. Their batters attacked from the start and never let the pressure build. RCB Women won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining).
Richa Ghosh (Player of the Match) made 64 valuable runs in just 27 balls, and Ellyse Perry, with her 57 runs in 34 balls, led RCB to this terrific victory. They reached the target with four wickets in hand and set a new WPL benchmark. On the other hand, from Gujarat Giants, Ashlaigh Gardner played a captain’s knock of 79 runs in 37 balls, and opener Beth Mooney added 56 runs in 42 balls. With this, they can achieve 201 runs, but it is still not enough for victory, as RCB clinched the win with their superb batting performance.
MI 193/3 vs GG, Navi Mumbai, 2026
The Mumbai Indians produced the latest entry on this list. They chased 193 with control and sharp running between the wickets. From GG, Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali stepped up. Wareham held things steady with a calm 43 off 33, while Fulmali went on the attack, smashing 36 from only 15 balls, and thanks to them, Gujarat Giants finished strong at 192/5.
Harmanpreet Kaur played a valuable captain’s knock and scored 71 runs in just 43 balls. Together, Harmanpreet and Carey put on 84 runs for the fourth wicket and never let GG back in. MI chased down the target with four balls left. GG tried seven bowlers, but none of them could stop MI’s captain. Her ability to rotate strike and hit boundaries kept the required rate in check throughout the chase. When Amanjot fell, she simply accelerated and finished the job.
MI 191/3 vs GG, Delhi, 2024
Another strong effort from the Mumbai Indians came in Delhi. They kept the required rate in check throughout the innings. Clean hitting and steady partnerships guided them to 191, making it easy for MI to chase. From the Gujarat side, Beth Mooney 66(35) and D.Hemlatha 74(40) played a crucial knock, and with the help of that, Gujarat was able to score 190 on the scoreboard
In reply, Yastika Bhatia MI’s Opener put 49(36) on the scoreboard, and Harman’s 95 Runs in 48 balls gave a notable victory to MI. This match was a nail-biter, as MI won it with 1 ball to spare. Harman put up a 50-run partnership with A. Kerr, in 22 balls, that helped MI win the game, and Harmanpreet was awarded the Player of the Game.
RCB 189/2 vs GG, Mumbai (Brabourne), 2023
Gujarat Giants Women put up a big score, finishing at 188 for 4 in their 20 overs. Laura Wolvaardt looked in great touch, hitting a smooth fifty off 35 balls and stretching her innings all the way to 68. Ashleigh Gardner chipped in with some solid runs in the middle. Gujarat hit 150 in the 18th over and kept their cool right until the end.
Then, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women came out swinging. They tore into the powerplay, racing to 77 without losing a wicket. Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine made it look easy. Devine was especially brutal, reaching her half-century in just 20 balls, while Mandhana played the anchor. RCB hit 150 in just over 11 overs, never really slowing down, and absolutely bossed the chase from start to finish.
UPW 181/7 vs GG, Mumbai (Brabourne), 2023
UP Warriorz completed a tense chase of 179. Unlike the others, this match went deep into the final overs. The lower order held its nerve and crossed the line despite regular wickets.
Gujarat Giants Women put up 178 for 6 in their 20 overs. Things looked shaky at first; they lost three wickets in the powerplay. But Dayalan Hemalatha held things together with a calm 50 from just 30 balls. Later on, Ashleigh Gardner chipped in with her own 50 off 35, picking up the pace when it mattered. After those early stumbles, Gujarat found its rhythm and really pushed after the 16th over, finishing strong.
UP Warriorz Women didn’t back down. They lost three quick wickets too, but then settled in with some solid partnerships. Tahlia McGrath’s 50 from 34 balls brought some stability, and Grace Harris kept things moving with a fast 50 off 32. By 17.1 overs, UP Warriorz had 150 on the board. Their middle order kept the chase alive, batting with intent and keeping the runs coming.
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Conclusion: RCB Chase Sets The Benchmark For The Highest Successful Run Chase In WPL
These five matches show how much the WPL has changed the view of chasing in women’s cricket. Teams now play with freedom and belief, even when the target looks out of reach.
All of the top 5 Successful chases are against the Gujarat Giants. Mumbai Indians’ latest chase in 2026 proves that this trend continues. As batting depth and match awareness keep improving, even higher chases could arrive in future seasons. For fans, that means more thrilling finishes and matches that go right down to the final ball.
