WPL 2025 [Twitter reactions]: NAT SCIVER-BRUNT SHIFT WHEN THE BOMBAI Indians exceed the Warriorz with 8 goals of the victory

WPL 2025 Opener: Nag AREA Sciver-Brunt’s Blitz Scores Thrilling Win for Mumbai Indians over Warriorz

Mumbai, March 10, 2025: In a thrilling opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, the Mumbai Indians (MI) edged out Warriorz by eight wickets, thanks to a stunning partnership between captain Harmanpreet Kaur and star all-rounder Harleen Deol.

The day began with a sizeable crowd flocking to the iconic Brabourne Stadium, eager to witness the inaugural match of the competition, and they were treated to a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the two teams clashed in a high-scoring encounter.

Warriorz got off to a flying start, thanks to Shakera Selman’s aggressive 54-ball 63, which featured six boundaries and two sixes. The skipper’s efforts, coupled with a patient 42 from affectionate, added up to a competitive total of 180, setting the stage for a thrilling chase.

However, MI’s star pair, Sciver-Brunt, had other ideas. The architect of the win, Sciver, smashed 88 of 54 deliveries, flaying the Warriorz attack to all parts of the ground, while Brunt provided dependable support, chiseling 34 of 35 balls to see her side home with 10 overs to spare.

The Indian superstar, Sciver, was at her destructive best, exhibiting a mix of power-hitting and finesse, as she picked the bowlers apart with ease. Her partnership with Brunt was broken only once during the course of the 141-ball stay, when the latter got out on the 11th ball of the 16th over, giving away 42 runs.

Sciver continued her rampage, striking six boundaries and two sixes, leaving Warriorz reeling. By the time she was dismissed, the game had effectively been put to bed, with MI reaching 181 for 2.

The opening stand between Sciver and Brunt, the first 50-run partnership of the season, set the tone for the rest of the match. It allowed the Indians to play aggressively, with little pressure, while also rubbing salt into the Warriorz’s wounds.

"This win is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. We’ve been preparing diligently for this moment, and it’s fantastic to get off to a winning start. Harmanpreet and Harleen played crucial roles in setting up the win, and my own contributions were just a bonus," Sciver said, beaming with pride.

As the players celebrated their maiden victory, the atmosphere turned electric, with the Mumbai faithful chanting the name of their star, Sciver, in unison. It was a fitting tribute to the Punjab pacer’s remarkable all-round performance, which warmed up the stadium and left the entire cricket world on the edge of its collective seat.

The opulence that was displayed by Sciver, the quality bowlers, and the northerner had unified the crowd, who were seen vacillating between enjoying the action on the field and appreciating the thrilling end-to-end married. The tone of the event got out the game!