In a riveting post-match press conference following Mumbai Indians’ commanding 7-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Match 6 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on February 13, 2026, 25-year-old all-rounder Amanjot Kaur stole the spotlight.
Promoted to number 3 in the absence of an unwell Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kaur anchored the chase of 193 with a composed 40 off 26 balls (7 fours), forging a crucial 72-run stand with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (71*). This win extended MI’s streak to 8-0 against the Giants, propelling them to 2nd on the points table, with Harmanpreet earning Player of the Match for her record-shattering knock, her 5th WPL fifty against GG and 10th overall, pushing her past 1,000 WPL runs, making her the first Indian to do so.
Amanjot’s poise under pressure shone through early in the chase. With openers falling in the powerplay and a mammoth 192/5 to overhaul, Gujarat Giants third straight 180+ total powered by Kanika Ahuja’s explosive 35 (18, SR 194.44) and Bharti Fulmali’s blistering 36* (15, SR 240), she steadied the ship alongside Harmanpreet.
Dismissed by Sophie Devine at a pivotal moment, Amanjot Kaur had already ticked the scoreboard at par, her precise gap-finding complemented by the skipper’s vintage carnage, including an audacious inswinger six off Renuka Singh.
Reflecting on her unexpected promotion, Kaur exuded readiness, “No, unfortunately, Nat has to miss out, because she wasn’t feeling well. She might have had food poisoning. Lisa (Keightley) asked me if I wanted to bat. I said, I’m always ready to bat anywhere.” This adaptability underscores her evolution within Mumbai Indians, where she’s transitioned from domestic opener to middle-order finisher.
Despite a tough 4-0-48-0 spell against Fulmali’s onslaught, Amanjot Kaur remains laser-focused on impact, “My role is very simple. I have three aspects of my game. Wherever I get a chance to bat or make an impact in bowling and fielding. I’ll try to make an impact and play in favour of my team.”
Amanjot Kaur reserved high praise for Harmanpreet’s masterclass, which featured three dropped catches and partnerships of 72 with her and an unbroken 84 with Nicola Carey (38* off 23). “I’m blessed. I mean, everyone is blessed. They get to see the Harmanpreet Kaur era. As long as she is on the ground, I don’t think anyone switches off even for a single ball,” she said, highlighting how batting with the skipper sharpens game awareness, no pressure, just boundaries when needed.
On chase strategy, Kaur revealed: “I told Harri di (Harmanpreet Kaur) you take time, until I get a bad ball in my slot, then I’ll go for it. Harry Di finished the match.” With MI climbing the table behind Harmanpreet’s orange cap haul (165 runs, SR 161.76), Kaur embodies the franchise’s depth, ready for any role, always team-first.
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