Ahead of the Women’s Premier League mini-auction, former Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning made a stunning statement as she smashed a record-breaking 135 off 74 balls for Melbourne Stars against Sydney Sixers at the North Sydney Oval.
Lanning’s innings included 22 fours and four sixes – the third-highest individual score in WBBL history – and broke the record for most boundaries in a WBBL innings.
Meg Lanning’s Explosive Finish after Slow Start
Lanning started off cautiously, reaching 26 runs from her first 25 balls after the powerplay. But she accelerated rapidly in the later half of the innings, reaching her fifty off 41 balls in the 11th over. At the 16th over, Lanning already had registered her century off 61 balls to leave Sydney Sixers’ bowlers in a daze.
One of the best we’ve ever seen!
Meg Lanning has her second BIG BASH CENTURY! #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/MpHnBpoKLq
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 20, 2025
Only Lauren Cheatle managed to end her innings on the second ball of the final over. Her 135-run effort helped Melbourne Stars post a mammoth 219/4 – the third-highest team total in WBBL history, and all top-three WBBL totals have now come at North Sydney Oval.
Meg Lanning Sets New WBBL Record
The right-handed opener hit 26 boundaries during her innings, including 22 fours and four sixes, to set a new benchmark in WBBL cricket. She is Melbourne Stars’ third player after Lizelle Lee’s 150* and Grace Harris’s 136* to achieve the three-figure mark in the league. Lanning’s strike rate of 182.43 underlines her aggressive intent and shows she can single-handedly turn games around.
Meg Lanning Scores Hundred, WPL Retention Snub
Lanning’s sensational performance comes just a week before the WPL mini-auction, and it is expected to make her one of the most sought-after players. Despite guiding Delhi Capitals to three consecutive finals, she was released ahead of the mega auction owing to retention restrictions.
Lanning has been one of the most consistent players in the WPL, scoring 952 runs in 27 matches with an average of 39.66 and nine half-centuries. A franchise looking for leadership and experience at the top of the order will find her invaluable.
Meg Lanning in WPL Mega Auction 2026
With her current WBBL form, Lanning has practically auditioned for a number of WPL franchises. In just four matches this season, she has scored 288 runs at an average of 96 and a strike rate of 163-a sure sign of red-hot form.
Teams seeking a star leader and an explosive batter will likely fight for her in the coming WPL mini-auction next week. Dominant with the bat and with her tactical acumen, she will continue to be a key figure in discussions related to women’s cricket for a long period of time.
