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MIW Crush UPW with a Dominant Chase in WPL 2025

MIW continued their winning momentum with an authoritative 8-wicket victory over UPW in the 11th match of the WPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant unbeaten 75 and Hayley Matthews’ explosive 59, MIW chased down 143 in just 17 overs, further cementing their dominance in the tournament.

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UPW Struggles to Build Momentum

Batting first after losing the toss, UPW had a shaky start. Kiran Navgire fell early, and despite a valiant effort from Grace Harris, who smashed 45 off 26, UPW struggled to build a solid partnership. Vrinda Dinesh added 33 off 30, but with MIW bowlers keeping a tight grip, the scoring rate remained under pressure.

Deepti Sharma, leading from the front, managed 4 off 6 before being caught by Harmanpreet Kaur off Hayley Matthews. Shweta Sehrawat (19 off 13) and Chinelle Henry (7 off 8) tried to accelerate, but wickets at regular intervals stifled UPW’s momentum. Sophie Ecclestone contributed 6 before falling to Shabnim Ismail, who bowled exceptionally well, picking up two crucial wickets.

UPW eventually posted a total of 142/9 in their 20 overs, with MIW’s Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the bowling attack, claiming 3 wickets for 18 runs. Ismail also bagged two, while Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews chipped in with one each.

MIW’s Ruthless Chase

Chasing 143, MIW lost Yastika Bhatia early for a duck, but Matthews and Sciver-Brunt ensured there were no further hiccups. Matthews displayed her aggressive intent from the outset, scoring a fiery 59 off just 50 balls, smashing 7 fours and 2 sixes in the process.

Sciver-Brunt, on the other hand, played a flawless innings, finishing unbeaten on 75 off just 44 deliveries, striking at an exceptional rate of 170.45. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 10, sealing the win with three overs to spare.

Key Performances and Takeaways

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW): 75* off 44 balls, 3 wickets for 18 runs.

• Hayley Matthews (MIW): 59 off 50 balls, 1 wicket for 38 runs.

• Grace Harris (UPW): 45 off 26 balls, UPW’s top scorer.

• Shabnim Ismail (MIW): 2 wickets for 32 runs, key breakthrough bowler.

MIW Strengthens Position in WPL 2025

With this comprehensive win, MIW further bolstered their standing in the tournament, showcasing a well-balanced team effort. UPW, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their batting concerns to stay competitive in the tournament.

As WPL 2025 unfolds, MIW looks like a formidable side, and with key players in form, they could very well be the favorites for the title.