GG vs MI Match Highlights: Mumbai Indians cruised to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in a high-scoring encounter in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. Missed the match? Don’t Worry – Here’s everything you need to know!
GG vs MI Match Highlights: Gujarat’s Scorecard Painted a Tale of Two Halves
Gujarat Giants, opting to bat first, got off to a shaky start, losing their openers, Veda Krishnamurthy (0) and Harleen Deol (8), cheaply to the fiery pace of Shabnim Ismail (2/14). Beth Mooney (24) and Phoebe Litchfield (7) tried to steady the ship but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, leaving Gujarat in a precarious position at 50/4.
However, a fighting partnership between Amelia Kerr (15) and Kathryn Bryce (25) injected some life into the innings. They added a crucial 48 runs for the eighth wicket, taking Gujarat to a total of 127/7, which on a good batting pitch, seemed slightly below par.
GG vs MI Match Highlights: Mumbai’s Chase Anchored by Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt:
In response, Mumbai Indians started positively with Yastika Bhatia (7) scoring a few early boundaries. However, Tanuja Kanwar (1/17) provided the breakthrough, removing Bhatia early. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (31* runs) walked in with intent, showcasing her experience and class with some powerful strokes.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (22 runs) played a valuable supporting role, forming a crucial 47-run partnership with Kaur before being run out by a brilliant throw from Tanuja Kanwar. Despite the setback, Mumbai maintained control, with Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar (1* run) ensuring a comfortable victory with 18.1 overs to spare.
Amelia Kerr Shines with All-Round Display
While the match went in Mumbai’s favour, Amelia Kerr was the standout performer for Gujarat. She displayed her all-round skills, taking 4 wickets for just 17 runs in her spell, showcasing her potential as a future star in women’s cricket.
Final Thoughts
This match showcased the potential of the WPL, offering a glimpse of exciting cricket and exceptional individual performances. Stay tuned for further updates on the tournament!
[…] MI has dominated the competition so far, winning both their matches convincingly. Their bowling attack, led by the impressive Amelia Kerr (4 wickets for 17 runs), has been particularly strong. In their last encounter, they chased down a modest target of 127 runs against Gujarat Giants with five wickets remaining. […]