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The debate has officially been ignited. Following Nat Sciver-Brunt’s historic maiden century (100 off 57 balls) against RCB earlier this week, the battle for the title of the Greatest WPL Player of All Time has narrowed down to two names: Ellyse Perry and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
As we stand in the middle of the WPL 2026 season, these two modern legends have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. While Perry is the epitome of technical perfection and consistency, Sciver-Brunt is the definition of brute force and match-winning impact.
Here is a detailed comparison of their WPL careers, stats, and all-around influence as of February 2026.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians) The English all-rounder is currently the leading run-scorer in WPL history. Her 2025 season was nothing short of legendary, where she became the first player to breach the 500-run mark in a single edition, winning the Orange Cap and the MVP award.
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) If Sciver-Brunt is about power, Perry is about invincibility. The Australian superstar won the Orange Cap in 2024, guiding RCB to their maiden title. What sets her apart is her ridiculous average she rarely throws her wicket away.
Verdict: Nat Sciver-Brunt takes the batting point for her superior strike rate and volume of runs, but Perry remains the ultimate anchor.
Ellyse Perry (RCB) Perry might bowl fewer overs now than in her prime, but she produces magic when it matters most.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) Sciver-Brunt is a true workhorse. She bowls the difficult overs powerplay and death and hits the deck hard.
Verdict: Ellyse Perry holds the peak performance with her 6/15, but Sciver-Brunt has been the more consistent wicket-taker over three seasons.
If you are building a team to save a collapse and steer a chase, you pick Ellyse Perry. Her average of 64+ is Bradman-esque in this format.
However, if you need a player to dominate a tournament from Day 1, score at a 145 strike rate, and win two trophies in three years, Nat Sciver-Brunt is the undisputed Queen of the WPL.
As of 2026, Nat Sciver-Brunt holds the slight edge purely on trophy count and that historic first century.




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