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Mumbai Indians qualify for WPL 2024 playoffs
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Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets
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Harmanpreet Kaur wins Player of the Match award
In an electrifying clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Mumbai Indians Women etched a sensational triumph against the Gujarat Giants Women in the 16th showdown of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, marking their place as the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the ongoing tournament.
Trophies > number of hands in the image 😎 #OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvGG pic.twitter.com/3sdRqK8tEi— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 10, 2024
Dayalan Hemalatha and Beth Mooney Forge a Formidable Total
The coin toss favored the Gujarat Giants Women, who opted to set the pace by batting first. Displaying sheer batting prowess, the Giants posted an impressive total of 190/7 within their allocated 20 overs. Beth Mooney's explosive innings, amassing 66 runs off just 35 deliveries, coupled with Dayalan Hemalatha's aggressive 74 off 40 balls, propelled the Giants to this competitive score.
For the Mumbai Indians bowlers, Saika Ishaque showcased her skills by claiming 2 crucial wickets for 31 runs, while Hayley Matthews (1 wicket for 22 runs) and Shabnim Ismail (1 wicket for 30 runs) contributed with one scalp each.
The perfect selfie does not exi- 🥰#OneFamily #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvGG pic.twitter.com/zsvFEunxxd— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 9, 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur's Heroics Seal the Deal
In a nail-biting response, the Mumbai Indians Women successfully chased down the target with just one ball to spare, reaching a formidable 191/3 in 19.5 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again emerged as the chief architect, leading her side to a remarkable victory.
Harmanpreet's exceptional knock of 95 runs off 48 deliveries, featuring 10 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, left spectators in awe. Yastika Bhatia's solid performance, contributing 49 runs off 36 balls, also played a crucial role in laying the foundation for Mumbai's triumphant chase.
No Mumbai Indians fan will pass without liking this tweet #TATAWPL #WPL2024 #MIvGG pic.twitter.com/BAbySUps6C— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) March 9, 2024
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (WK), Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Humairaa Kaazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Gujarat Giants: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (C)(WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Kathryn Bryce, Dayalan Hemalatha, Bharati Fulmali, Meghna Singh, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana
In this breathtaking encounter, the Mumbai Indians Women showcased their prowess, making every cricket enthusiast eagerly anticipate the upcoming chapters of the Women's Premier League 2024.
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