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Mumbai Indians becomes First team to Qualify for WPL 2023 Playoffs

March 17, 2023
Deepa R

The inaugural edition of Women’s Premier League 2023 has lived up to its expectations creating an electric buzz for women’s cricket. It is the beginning of a revolution in Women’s cricket in India as it showcases some of the finest players from the world and domestic talents from the nation. Mumbai Indians, being the most successful team in IPL have replicated the same success in WPL winning 5 matches on the trot and becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs.

 

Mumbai Indians becomes First team to Qualify for WPL 2023 Playoffs. PC: Twitter
Mumbai Indians become First team to Qualify for WPL 2023 Playoffs. PC: Twitter

 

The team’s journey throughout the tournament has been nothing short of impressive, securing their place in the playoffs with an unbeaten record. Led by the star skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians have been on fire this season, showcasing their exceptional talent in every match they have played. The team’s performance has been outstanding both with the bat and the ball, displaying exceptional teamwork and coordination.

Mumbai Indians Women beat Gujarat Giants by 143 runs

Their journey started in the inaugural match of the Women’s Premier League 2023, where they defeated the Gujarat Giants by a massive margin of 143 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played an exceptional knock of 65 runs off just 30 balls, earning her the well-deserved Player of the Match title. With the help of Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr, who scored 45 and 47 runs respectively, the team set a massive target of 208 runs. In response, the Mumbai Indians bowlers, led by Saika Ishaque, took 4 crucial wickets, with Nat and Amelia picking up 2 each, restricting the Giants to a meager total of just 64 runs.

Mumbai Indians Women beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 9 wickets

In their second match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians continued their exceptional performance, winning the match by 9 wickets. Hayley Matthews shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 77 runs off just 38 balls, while Nat Sciver-Brunt also played a significant role, scoring 55 runs off just 29 balls. The team’s bowlers once again impressed, with Saika Ishaque and Amelia Kerr taking 2 wickets each, restricting RCB to a modest total of just 155 runs.

Mumbai Indians Women beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets

Their third match against the Delhi Capitals proved to be another dominant performance, as Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets. Issy Wong and Saika Ishaque were the pick of the bowlers, with each taking 3 wickets, restricting the Capitals to just 105 runs. Yastika Bhatia played an exceptional innings of 41 runs, while Hayley Matthews contributed 32 runs to secure a comfortable victory for the Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians Women beat UP Warriorz by 8 wickets

In their fourth match against the UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians continued their winning streak, securing their fourth consecutive victory by 8 wickets. Saika Ishaque once again led the bowling attack, taking 3 wickets, while Amelia Kerr took 2 wickets to restrict the Warriorz to 159 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur played a fantastic inning of 53 runs off just 33 balls, while Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed 45 runs off 31 balls to secure another comfortable victory for the Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians Women beat Gujarat Giants by 55 runs

In their latest match against the Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians showcased their dominant form once again, winning by a respectable margin of 55 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur played an exceptional knock of 51 runs off just 30 balls, while Yastika Bhatia contributed 44 runs to set a target of 162 runs. In response, the Mumbai Indians’ bowlers, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, took 3 wickets each, restricting the Giants to a total of just 107 runs.

Mumbai Indians have been in scintillating form in the WPL, with their batting and bowling units firing on all cylinders. The skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been leading from the front with her explosive batting, while the bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Saika Ishaque, Amelia Kerr, and Nat Sciver-Brunt picking up crucial wickets. Hayley Matthews has also been a standout performer with both bat and ball. Their unbeaten run in the tournament so far has put them in a strong position going into the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with and the other teams will have to bring their A-game if they hope to challenge them for the title.

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