WPL 2025: MI Defeated GG By 5 Wickets: In an action-packed match on 18 February 2025 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 5 wickets with 23 balls remaining at the Women’s Premier League 2025. This win is a great booster for the Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2025, verifying their form and strategy. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, will have to rework their strategy for upcoming matches to make a comeback.
WPL 2025 GG vs MI Match Summary
Gujarat Giants’ Innings:
Opting to bat first, GG could not handle the pressure from MI’s bowlers, who maintained very tight lines. Harleen Deol was the best scorer for GG, with 32 runs off 31 balls. Although she did some hard work, GG kept failing to build momentum and eventually bowled out for a modest 120 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Hayley Matthews took three wickets for just 16 runs for MI in 4 overs.
Mumbai Indians’ Response:
Chasing a quite modest target of 121, MI’s innings was ably anchored by Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who composedly scored 57 off 39. Her innings included a phenomenal 11 fours, demolishing GG’s bowling attack. The ever-dependable Amelia Kerr added support, scoring 19. Despite two wickets provided by GG’s bowlers Priya Mishra and Kashvee Gautam, MI lost by a comfortable margin of 122 runs in 16.1 overs.
Key Performances:
Natalie Sciver-Brunt (MI): The relevant unbeaten score of 57 was key for MI in the chase across the finish line.
Hayley Matthews (MI): One with a brilliant bowling show, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs.
Harleen Deol (GG): The top scorer with a gutsy 32 runs for GG.
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Playing 11 of Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini, S Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia.
Gujarat Giants: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra.
