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Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics Lead Mumbai Indians Women to Thrilling Victory Over Gujarat Giants
Harmanpreet Kaur led Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) to a thrilling nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women (GGTW) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Kaur's 54 off 33 balls powered MIW to 179/6 in 20 overs, while Gujarat, despite Beth Mooney’s 79 off 70, fell short at 170 all out. Hayley Matthews (3/38) delivered a match-winning spell, sealing Mumbai’s crucial win.
Scorecard
Mumbai Indians Women – 179/6 (20 Overs)
Gujarat Giants Women – 170 all out (20 Overs)
Mumbai Indians Women won by 9 runs
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (54 off 33)
Mumbai, March 10, 2025 – A match-winning knock by Harmanpreet Kaur powered Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) to a thrilling nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women (GGTW) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The MIW skipper led from the front, smashing 54 off 33 balls, before her bowlers held their nerve to defend 179/6 against a spirited Gujarat chase.
Despite a fighting effort from Beth Mooney (79 off 70), Gujarat Giants Women fell short, getting bowled out for 170 in 20 overs. The result strengthens Mumbai’s position in the tournament, while Gujarat will need to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
Mumbai Indians Women Set a Competitive Total
After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, Mumbai got off to a mixed start. Amelia Kerr (5 off 9) departed early via a run-out, but Hayley Matthews (27 off 22) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (38 off 31) steadied the innings with a crucial 46-run stand.
The real momentum shift came when Harmanpreet Kaur walked in, taking charge with an aggressive 54 off 33 balls, laced with nine boundaries and three sixes. She was well supported by Amanjot Kaur (27 off 15), who provided late fireworks with a strike rate of 180.00.
A late flurry from Sajeevan Sajana (11 off 6)* helped Mumbai reach 179/6 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target for Gujarat.
Gujarat’s bowlers had mixed success, with Ashleigh Gardner (1/27) and Kashvee Gautam (1/32) delivering decent spells. However, the bowlers struggled to contain Mumbai’s middle order, allowing them to post a formidable total.
Beth Mooney’s Lone Battle Falls Short for Gujarat Giants Women
Chasing 180, Gujarat Giants got off to a shaky start as skipper Ashleigh Gardner (0 off 2) fell early, courtesy of Shabnim Ismail’s fiery spell.
Beth Mooney (79 off 70), the experienced wicketkeeper-batter, held Gujarat’s innings together with a composed knock. She found some support from Phoebe Litchfield (22 off 16) and Harleen Deol (24 off 17), but wickets at regular intervals hurt Gujarat’s chase.
Despite a late push by Simran Shaikh (18 off 16) and Tanuja Kanwar (10 off 6), Gujarat’s lower order collapsed under pressure. With 11 runs required off the final over, Hayley Matthews (3/38) stepped up, dismissing Priya Mishra (1) to seal Mumbai’s victory.
Harmanpreet Kaur Named Player of the Match
For her captain’s knock of 54 off 33 and leadership under pressure, Harmanpreet Kaur was deservedly awarded Player of the Match.
Key Takeaways from the Match
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Match-Winning Knock – The MIW skipper played a game-changing innings, ensuring Mumbai posted a challenging total.
Beth Mooney’s Fighting Effort – Despite wickets falling around her, Mooney showed resilience and took Gujarat close to the target.
Hayley Matthews’ All-Round Brilliance – With a quick 27 runs and three crucial wickets, Matthews played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s win.
Mumbai’s Bowling Depth – Ismail, Kerr, and Matthews kept Gujarat’s batters in check, ensuring a successful defense of 179.
Looking Ahead in WPL 2025
With this win, Mumbai Indians Women continue their strong run in WPL 2025, enhancing their chances for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants Women will need to bounce back quickly to stay in contention for the knockout stage.
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