From Ashleigh Gardner to Ellyse Perry: Top 5 six-hitters in WPL 2025

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Here’s a glimpse at the top five six-hitters who took over the WPL 2025

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is over, and fans are still in awe of the batting extravaganza seen during the season. Power-hitting was the hallmark, with sixes pouring out from the bats of some sensational players. As the seasons end, it’s time to acknowledge the top five six-hitters who made the WPL 2025 a spectacle of power and skill.

From veterans of the global stage to newcomers, the WPL has been a stage where these players have been able to display their abilities and redefine big-hitting art. Be it Ashleigh Gardner’s attacking style, Shafali Verma’s bold shots or Ellyse Perry’s strategic hitting, the WPL 2025 six-hitters have been making waves across the globe.

Here’s a glimpse at the top five six-hitters who took over the WPL 2025:

1. Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants)

Ashleigh Gardner reigns supreme, the leader of the pack with a whopping 18 sixes from 9 matches. With her explosive batting technique, Gardner scored 243 runs at a strike rate of 164.18, with the highest score being 79 not out. Her capacity to clear the ropes regularly was the major contributor for Gujarat Giants.

2. Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals)

India’s young sensation Shafali Verma secured the second spot with 16 sixes in 9 matches. She accumulated 304 runs at an average of 38.00 and a strike rate of 152.76, with her top score being 80*. Shafali’s aggressive approach and fearless batting were instrumental in Delhi Capitals’ campaign.

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3. Chinelle Henry (UP Warriorz)

Chinelle Henry slammed 15 sixes in a mere 7 matches, revealing her potential to up the scoring rate. She scored 163 runs in the tournament at a mind-boggling strike rate of 196.38, and a top score of 62, establishing herself as a valuable middle-order striker.

4. Richa Ghosh (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Richa Ghosh, another Indian young gun, smashed 13 sixes in 8 games while aggregating 230 runs at an average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 175.57. Her top score of 69 showed her ability to deliver game-changing innings under pressure.

5. Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Seasoned Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry completes the list with 11 sixes in 8 games. Perry was in top gear, scoring a competition-high aggregate of 372 runs at an average of 93.00 and a strike rate of 148.80, with a best score of 90 not out. Her consistency and versatility made her one of the top-performers of the season.