The Women’s Premier League was brand new in 2023. Nobody knew which franchise would set the standard.
Mumbai Indians answered that question fast.
They won the first five games. They won the final. They became the inaugural WPL champions — and then they came back in 2025 and won it again.
If you want to understand the Mumbai Indians’ IPL and WPL history from a women’s cricket lens, this is the complete picture.
Mumbai Indians WPL History
Two titles, a roster of world-class players, and a franchise that treats women’s cricket as a priority, not an afterthought.
How were the Mumbai Indians Women built?
Mumbai Indians joined the Women’s Premier League in 2023 when the BCCI launched the five-team competition — one of the most significant moments in women’s cricket history.
The franchise is owned by Reliance Industries, with Nita Ambani leading ownership.
The women’s team plays under the same blue and gold colours as their IPL counterpart, sharing the franchise’s identity and infrastructure.
Harmanpreet Kaur was the first player picked by MI at the inaugural WPL auction — and she was immediately named captain.
It set the tone. This wasn’t a team built around a foreign star. It was built around India’s best women’s cricketer.
The core squad assembled around her included Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Chloe Tryon, Amelia Kerr, and Hayley Matthews — a genuine blend of Indian talent and global match-winners.
You can see how MI line up against other franchises in our guide to all IPL teams.
Mumbai Indians WPL Titles: Both Wins Explained
2023 — The Inaugural Champions
MI’s first WPL campaign was near-perfect. They opened with a 143-run win against Gujarat Giants and won their first five games in a row.
Nat Sciver-Brunt was the standout batter, finishing with 332 runs across the tournament.
Hayley Matthews was the best bowler, taking 16 wickets at an average of 12.62 — enough to win the Purple Cap and the Most Valuable Player award.
She also finished fifth on the run-scoring charts, making her the most complete player of that WPL season.
MI beat Delhi Capitals in the final. Sciver-Brunt held her nerve in a tense chase. The Mumbai Indians became the first-ever WPL champions.
2025 — A Complete Sweep
The 2025 WPL title was MI’s most dominant campaign. They won it — and swept every major award in the process.
Nat Sciver-Brunt won the Orange Cap with 523 runs and the Most Valuable Player award.
Amelia Kerr won the Purple Cap with 18 wickets. Amanjot Kaur won the Emerging Player of the Season award.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the trophy. A total team performance that made every other franchise look short.
MI Women’s Season-by-Season Record
| Season | Finish | Top Batter | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Champions | Nat Sciver-Brunt (332 runs) | Hayley Matthews (16 wkts) |
| 2024 | Playoffs (Eliminator) | Harmanpreet Kaur (268 runs) | Nat Sciver-Brunt (10 wkts) |
| 2025 | Champions | Nat Sciver-Brunt (523 runs) | Amelia Kerr (18 wkts) |
| 2026 | 4th (missed playoffs) | Harmanpreet Kaur (342 runs) | Amelia Kerr (14 wkts) |
MI have reached the playoffs in three of four WPL seasons. They are the only franchise to win the title twice.
MI Women’s Captain History
Harmanpreet Kaur has captained Mumbai Indians women since the WPL’s first season in 2023.
She was the first player picked at the inaugural WPL auction and has led the side ever since.
Her numbers across four WPL seasons are consistent — 268 runs in 2024 and 342 runs in 2026 in seasons where the team around her faced more pressure.
Her leadership is her bigger contribution: she has kept a multi-national squad aligned and competitive in every campaign.
Harmanpreet is also India’s most decorated women’s T20 captain in history.
Her full international captaincy record is one of the longest and most successful in women’s cricket.
Mumbai Indians Women: All-Time Records
Top Run Scorers for MI in WPL History
| Player | Approx. WPL Runs | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 900+ | 2023–present |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 700+ | 2023–present |
| Amanjot Kaur | 300+ | 2023–present |
Figures based on publicly available WPL data. Current records at wplt20.com.
Nat Sciver-Brunt is MI’s most important batter across the WPL’s short history.
She also became the first player to score a WPL century in the 2026 season — a landmark moment for the competition.
Top Wicket Takers for MI in WPL History
| Player | Approx. WPL Wickets | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | 50+ | 2023–present |
| Hayley Matthews | 16 | 2023 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10+ | 2023–present |
| Pooja Vastrakar | 15+ | 2023–present |
Visit wplt20.com for live updated career figures.
Amelia Kerr has been MI’s most reliable bowler across multiple seasons.
Her 18 wickets in 2025 to claim the Purple Cap came alongside consistent economy rates that make her one of the most valuable spinners in women’s franchise cricket globally.
Other Notable MI Women’s Records
- First WPL century ever: Nat Sciver-Brunt, 2026 season
- Youngest WPL debutant match-winner for MI: Sajana Sajeevan — hit the winning runs on the final ball on her debut in 2024
- First WPL MVP: Hayley Matthews, 2023 (also won Purple Cap)
- 2025 WPL complete awards sweep — Orange Cap, Purple Cap, and Emerging Player all won by MI players
The Players Who Define MI Women
- Harmanpreet Kaur is the heartbeat. India’s most successful women’s T20 captain, she has anchored the MI batting in every season and been the face of the franchise since day one. Her career stats across international and franchise cricket make her one of the most impactful women’s cricketers of her generation.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is the player opposition captains plan for first. England’s best women’s all-rounder — right-arm medium pace, elegant middle-order batting. Her 523 runs in 2025 and the first-ever WPL century in 2026 put her in a category of her own in the WPL so far.
- Amelia Kerr is the spinner teams can’t read. The New Zealand leg-spinner had a near-perfect 2025 WPL season — 18 wickets, low economy, impossible to collar in the middle overs. Her full international record puts her among the best women’s spinners in the world.
- Hayley Matthews was MI’s MVP in 2023. A genuine match-winner with both bat and ball, she finished fifth in runs and first in wickets in that inaugural season. Her dual-threat value is rare at any level.
- Amanjot Kaur is MI’s most exciting young Indian talent. She won the Emerging Player award in 2025 and has shown the ability to bat in the powerplay and contribute in the field. Watch this space.
- Pooja Vastrakar brings pace and batting depth. One of India’s top women’s fast bowlers, she has been part of MI’s set-up since the WPL’s founding season.
The MI Women vs The Rest: Where They Stand
Mumbai Indians women are the WPL’s benchmark franchise. Two titles in four seasons.
The only team to win back-to-back (2023 and 2025, skipping 2024). A complete awards sweep in 2025 that no other team has matched.
The 2026 season ended in disappointment — they missed the playoffs for the first time — but the squad quality is not in question.
For how MI compares with other WPL and IPL franchises, see the most WPL titles comparison across the board.
MI Women and the Global Franchise Picture
Mumbai Indians aren’t just a WPL team. They are part of a global franchise empire that now includes the IPL, SA20 (MI Cape Town), ILT20 (MI Emirates), MLC (MI New York), and The Hundred (Oval Invincibles) — who joined in 2025.
This global structure means MI women play within a professional ecosystem that shares coaching resources, data infrastructure, and player development pathways.
It’s one reason their squad management has been sharper than most WPL rivals.
The MI women’s team has also benefited from smart auction planning.
A study of the WPL auction history shows MI consistently targeting match-winners over names — Kerr and Sciver-Brunt are the clearest examples.
Understanding how the squad was built across auctions is part of our broader IPL auction analysis.
FAQs
- Q: How many WPL titles have Mumbai Indians women won?
Mumbai Indians women have won the WPL twice — in 2023 (the inaugural season) and 2025. They are the only franchise to have won the title more than once.
- Q: Who captains Mumbai Indians women?
Harmanpreet Kaur has captained MI women since the WPL’s first season in 2023. She was the first player picked by MI at the inaugural WPL auction.
- Q: Who is the best batter for MI women in WPL history?
Nat Sciver-Brunt has scored the most runs for MI across WPL seasons. Her 523 runs in 2025 won her the Orange Cap and MVP award. She also scored the first-ever WPL century in 2026.
- Q: Who has taken the most wickets for MI women in WPL history?
Amelia Kerr leads MI’s wicket-taking charts across the WPL. Her 18 wickets in the 2025 season won her the Purple Cap. Hayley Matthews won the same award in 2023 with 16 wickets.
- Q: When did Sajana Sajeevan play her debut for MI?
Sajana Sajeevan made her WPL debut for MI in 2024, coming in when MI needed five runs off the last ball to win. She hit the winning shot off the very first ball she faced.
Wrapping Up
Mumbai Indians women have done in four WPL seasons what the men’s team took six years to achieve — they are already the competition’s most successful franchise.
Two titles. A roster that blends India’s finest with the world’s best.
A captain who leads from the front. And a 2026 season that fell short, which means they’ll be back with something to prove in 2027.
Check our IPL 2026 squad page and points table for the latest Mumbai Indians news and updates.
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