In an electrifying encounter at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, the Mumbai Indians clinched a thrilling 9-run victory over the Gujarat Giants Women in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring standout performances from both sides. Harmanpreet Kaur led the charge with a captain’s knock of 54 runs, while Bharti Fulmali nearly pulled off a miraculous chase for Gujarat with her explosive 61 off just 25 balls. Despite Fulmali’s heroics, Amelia Kerr (3/34) and Shabnim Ismail (2/17) shone with the ball, enabling Mumbai to defend their total of 179/6 and secure a crucial win in the tournament.
Harmanpreet Kaur Anchors MI’s Innings with a Captain’s Knock
Opting to bat first, the Mumbai Indians began cautiously, with Hayley Matthews (27 off 22) providing early momentum. However, Gujarat struck early, dismissing Amelia Kerr (5 off 9) in the third over. Nat Sciver-Brunt (38 off 31) then steadied the innings alongside Matthews, but both fell in quick succession, leaving Mumbai at 105/3 in 13.4 overs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur took control, crafting a masterclass innings of 54 off 33 balls, including nine boundaries, to accelerate the scoring rate. In the death overs, Amanjot Kaur (27 off 15) and Yastika Bhatia (13 off 4) provided the finishing touches, helping Mumbai post a formidable 179/6 in 20 overs. For Gujarat, Ashleigh Gardner (1/27) and Kashvee Gautam (1/32) were the standout bowlers, though Deandra Dottin (0/44 in 4 overs) had an off day, conced
