Clinical Chase & First Win for Mumbai Indians!
The Mumbai Indians (MI) secured their first WPL 2025 win with a commanding five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants (GG) at the Kotambi Stadium on Tuesday.
🔢 Key Highlights:
✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt: Stellar 57(39) anchored MI’s chase of 121 🎯
✅ Hayley Matthews & Amelia Kerr: Spin duo shared 5 wickets 🧙♀️
✅ MI extends unbeaten record vs GG to 5-0 – all while chasing this season! 🏆
🔥 How the Match Unfolded:
🟠 Gujarat Giants Innings: (120/9 in 20 overs)
🚫 Top-order collapse: Beth Mooney (1), Laura Wolvaardt (4), Hemalatha (9) gone by the 4th over!
💪 Harleen Deol: Top-scored with 32(31)
🚀 Kashvee Gautam chipped in with a quick 20(15)
🎯 MI Bowling Brilliance:
✨ Hayley Matthews: 3/16 🥇
🎯 Amelia Kerr: 2/22 🎯
🎳 Tight bowling ensured only two GG batters crossed double digits!
💙 Mumbai Indians Innings: (121/5 in 16.4 overs)
🚀 Early jitters: Matthews (17), Bhatia (8), Harmanpreet (4) fell early.
💎 Nat Sciver-Brunt’s Fifty: Anchored with a 45-run stand alongside Kerr.
🏆 Sajana & Kamalini: Steady finish sealed the win with 20+ balls to spare!
🗣️ Captain’s Words:
🗨️ “We wanted to stay calm while chasing. Nat’s innings was crucial, and our bowlers set the tone. Happy with the first win!” – Harmanpreet Kaur
📊 What’s Next?
🚀 Can Mumbai Indians carry this momentum into their next clash?
🤔 Can Gujarat Giants bounce back after their fifth loss to MI?
💬 Who impressed you the most? Let’s hear your thoughts!