It’s Perry here, it’s Perry there, it’s Perry everywhere. One of the finest all-rounders in world cricket, Ellyse Perry, goes on to become a great of WPL. Ellyse Perry becomes the highest run scorer with the bat in hand.
This record of the highest run stands until the match between RCB and UP Warriorz. Perry’s genuinely sensational batting display has allowed her to overtake Meg Lanning.
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Ellyse Alexandra Perry |
| Date of Birth | November 3, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Wahroonga, Sydney, Australia |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Domestic Teams | New South Wales, Sydney Sixers |
| International Teams | Australia Women |
| ODI Debut | July 22, 2007 |
| T20I Debut | February 1, 2008 |
| Test Debut | February 15, 2008 |
| Major Achievements | 2017 World Cup Winner, 2019 T20 World Cup Winner, Multiple ICC Awards |
Ellyse Perry Leading WPL Run Charts
A lot of the fans guessed that Ellyse Perry would eventually break the record, and so she did. Perry went on to score 835 runs and overtook the likes of Meg Lanning in the most runs tally.
Her innings of 90 runs against UP Warriorz turned out to be the most significant difference between her and Lanning. In the second spot, we have Meg Lanning with 782 runs and Nat Scive Brunt sitting pretty on 3rd.
Playing as an allrounder, Perry has been part of 21 WPL matches in 3 seasons, scoring runs with an average of 64.23 and a strike rate of 133.17. Perry’s power game has made a difference in the 2025 season.
Looking at the current form of Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning, we can expect some big gap between the two by the time WPL 3 comes to an end. On the back of her runs, RCB is flying higher.
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Ellyse Perry Form in WPL 2025
Perry is an outstanding player in cricket history, no matter the format. Looking at her excellent skills on the ground, it is no doubt Perry has become the highest runs-scorer in WPL history and the highest runs-scorer in the 2025 season.
His ability to hit big scores and bat at number 3 has provided RCB with stability. Only into the 4th match, Perry has scored 3 half-centuries with the best score of 90.
Along with that she also has 235 runs from 4 matches while Nat Brunt sits at second with 179 runs. Looking at the red-hot form, expect Perry to take the orange cap by the end of the season.
RCB vs UP Warriorz Super Over Game
The first ever super over game in WPL took place between RCB and UP Warriorz at Chinnaswamy. In the game where Ellyse Perry became the highest runs scorer in the history of the tournament, her team ultimately lost the match.
RCB made 180 runs while UP couldn’t score 1 run in the last ball, which took the game to a super over. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz batted first and scored 8 runs
Sophie Ecclestone, the hero, came into the bowl and defended 8 to give away only 4 runs. She was the stark difference between the two sides.
Along with bowling the super over, she also scored 33 crucial runs in the last 3 overs, which provided UP Warriorz with an outside chance to make an impact.
What Next For RCB and UP Warriorz
The games in WPL come thick and fast. As a result, RCB has their next game lined up against the Gujarat Giants on February 27th at Chinnaswamy. After losing two games at their home ground, RCB will love to make a comeback.
On the other hand, the high-flying UP Warriorz will be keen for their next game against Mumbai on 26th February. A win here will push them to the top of the table.
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