fc188 WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Outclass Gujarat Giants In Five-Wicket Victory

MI batters ratting through GG bowling attack. Photo: X/@wplt20 MI batters ratting through GG bowling attack. Photo: X/@wplt20

Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by five wickets in the fifth game of the ongoing Women's Premier League on Tuesday, 18 February. (Highlights | Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

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The match started with Mumbai Indians winning the toss and electing to bowl first, and it worked in their favor. Their bowlers dismantled the Gujarat Giants' batting unit.

The day belonged to all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, who shone in both departments as Mumbai Indians delivered a clinical performance to get back to winning ways.

She scored 57 off 39 balls, her second consecutive half-century, after claiming 2 for 26 as MI bowled out GG for a modest 120 before comfortably chasing down the target, finishing at 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare.

MI bowled out GG for a modest 120 before comfortably chasing down the target, reaching 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare.

Put in to bat, Gujarat's aggressive approach backfired as MI’s bowlers applied relentless pressure. Off-spinner Hayley Matthews led the charge with a disciplined spell, while Shabnim Ismail, Amelia Kerr, and Amanjot Kaur also made crucial breakthroughs, ensuring Gujarat never found momentum with the bat.

Gujarat's troubles only deepened as they lost four wickets inside the powerplay. They stumbled to 16 for 3 in the fourth over, with Beth Mooney falling for 1, Laura Wolvaardt managing just 4,funph casino and Dayalan Hemalatha departing for 9. Hemalatha’s struggles with form continued, adding to Gujarat’s woes.

Only two batters in the top six reached double digits, with Harleen Deol top-scoring with a 31-ball 32. Kashvee Gautam (20) and Tanuja Kanwar (13) also got starts but failed to capitalize.

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And then, the easy chase began. MI lost Hayley Matthews for 17, Yastika Bhatia for 8, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for 4, slipping to 55 for 3 by the eighth over.

G Kamalini, a member of India’s U-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, made history as the youngest player to debut in the Women’s Premier League.

What confidence. What impression 👌#TATAWPL's youngest debutant G.Kamalini starts her career on a high📈🔥Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/aczhtPyWur#GGvMI | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/12euS5uddu

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 18, 2025

Taking revenge, Sciver-Brunt lit up the chase with a series of boundaries, effortlessly executing cuts, pulls, sweeps, and scoops. She struck 11 fours before departing in the 16th over, with MI needing just seven more runs to seal the win.

Hayley Matthews’ 3️⃣ wickets help #MI earn 2️⃣ points and is tonight’s Player of the Match👌Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/aczhtPyWur#TATAWPL | #GGvMI | @MyNameIs_Hayley pic.twitter.com/jHy3JslY54

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 18, 2025

Hayley was named Player of the Match for her impressive figures of 3 for 16 in four overs and a steady 17 off 19 balls.

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