NEW DELHI: England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt carved her name into history with a magnificent unbeaten 100, the first-ever century in the Women’s Premier League, as Mumbai Indians posted a daunting 199 for 4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. Walking in at No. 3 with intent written all over her approach, Sciver-Brunt took charge early and never let the momentum slip. Her 57-ball hundred was a perfect blend of control and aggression, peppered with clean hitting and sharp placement. The moment 📸The ball 💯The celebration 🥳Natalie Sciver-Brunt, forever etched in the history books 🫡Updates ▶️ https://t.co/yUHXkzVIZw #TATAWPL | #KhelEmotionKa | #RCBvMI | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/i2xECl5jyB — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 26, 2026 Alongside her, Hayley Matthews played the ideal foil, smashing a fluent 56, as the duo laid the platform for a match-defining total in a must-win game to stay in the playoff race. Blistering partnership The second-wicket stand between Matthews and Sciver-Brunt yielded a blistering 131 runs off just 73 balls. They rotated the strike smartly, punished loose deliveries, and steadily cranked up the pressure with a stream of boundaries that left the RCB bowlers scrambling for answers. Matthews struck nine fours in her 39-ball knock, while Sciver-Brunt was ruthless in her execution, hammering 16 fours and a six in an innings marked by fearless strokeplay and sustained intensity. She brought up her landmark ton with authority, soaking in the moment without losing focus. The partnership began early, in the third over, after Lauren Bell removed Sajeevan Sajana for 7. From there on, Sciver-Brunt took full control, producing an innings that will be remembered as a defining chapter in WPL history.