Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to stamp their authority
with an all-round show as the Women’s Premier League got underway in Navi
Mumbai on Saturday. After posting a mammoth 207/5, powered by
captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s sensational 30-ball 65 laced with 14 boundaries,
Mumbai Indians’ bowlers led by Saika Ishaque (4/11) produced a superb show
to restrict Gujarat Giants to just 64/9 in 15.1 overs and make a dream
start to the competition. Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney suffered an
injury in the first over and retired hurt after initial checkup on the
field, and could not return to bat again.
Mumbai Indians not only dominated Gujarat Giants right from the
start but also showcased their aggressive style of play both with the bat
and the ball in the first game itself, delighting a fairly-packed crowd.India and Mumbai Indians captain Kaur recorded the first-ever half-century
of WPL with stunning strokeplay and added 89 runs from just 42 balls with
New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr (45 not out from 24 balls, 6x4s, 1×6).
with an all-round show as the Women’s Premier League got underway in Navi
Mumbai on Saturday. After posting a mammoth 207/5, powered by
captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s sensational 30-ball 65 laced with 14 boundaries,
Mumbai Indians’ bowlers led by Saika Ishaque (4/11) produced a superb show
to restrict Gujarat Giants to just 64/9 in 15.1 overs and make a dream
start to the competition. Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney suffered an
injury in the first over and retired hurt after initial checkup on the
field, and could not return to bat again.
Mumbai Indians not only dominated Gujarat Giants right from the
start but also showcased their aggressive style of play both with the bat
and the ball in the first game itself, delighting a fairly-packed crowd.India and Mumbai Indians captain Kaur recorded the first-ever half-century
of WPL with stunning strokeplay and added 89 runs from just 42 balls with
New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr (45 not out from 24 balls, 6x4s, 1×6).
