Mumbai Indians (Mi) celebrated their first victory of Premier League Female (WPL) 2025 With a dominant victory with 5 gates Gujarat Giants (GT) in Vadodara. After choosing to make a bowl first, the mi quisors kept the Gujarat striker in failure, restricting them to a modest total of 120 points in 20 overs. In their pursuit of 121, MI demonstrated a controlled and effective approach, continuously continuing the target with 23 balls to spare. This victory not only marked the first victory of the MI season, but also extended his sequence of victories at 5-0 against Gujarat in the history of the WPL, affirming their domination in the competition.
Hayley Matthews shines with the bat and the ball
Hayley Matthews was undoubtedly the game player, presenting his exceptional overall capacities. By opening the sleeves, Matthews contributed to 17 standard points on 19 bullets, anchoring the Chase Mi at the start of their pursuit. However, it was his bowling performance that really turned the game in favor of Mi. With a brilliant fate of 3 counters for 16 points, Matthews tore the intermediate order of Gujarat, breaking the partnerships and applying pressure. His skilled variations in rhythm and intelligent investments on the ground maintained the strikers from Gujarat remotely, and his key layoffs played a central role to maintain the total at hand. Matthews’ total sparkle was the cornerstone of MI’s success, and rightly won the game player for his exceptional contribution.
Gujés du Gujarat have trouble establishing partnerships
Gujarat faced a difficult battle after being set to beat first. The MI thousands, led by the Matthews explosive, maintained the pressure on Gujarat from the start. Beth MooneyThe Gujarat opener was dismissed early for only 1, and the counters continued to fall quickly. Laura Wolvaardt And Dayalan Hemalatha I couldn’t find their rhythm, and the average order has too much trouble starting. Ashleigh Gardner And Deandra Dottin Made of brief cameos but could not have sufficiently accelerating the sleeves to display a difficult total. The biggest blow came from Harleen DeolWho fought hard for 32 out of 31 balls, but it was not enough to raise Gujarat before the brand 120. In the end, Gujarat was dismissed for 120, and the lack of substantial partnerships, combined with disciplined bowling From Mi, turned out to be their loss. Despite a burst of slowdown in SAYALI SATGHARE (13 not out), the total of the Gujarat remained well below the peer.
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Mumbai Indians easily hunt the target
In response to the modest total of Gujarat, MI tackled its pursuit with confidence and composure. The pursuit started regularly, with the first pair of Matthews and Yastika Bhatia Turn the strike and play a sensitive cricket. However, Bhatia fell early, leaving mid 22/1. Nat Sciver-Brunt Then took control of the prosecution, playing a round of maturity and finesse, marking 57 points on 39 balls. It was aggressive if necessary and defended, guaranteeing the progress of Mi towards the target.
Alongside her, Amelia Kerr provided support with 19 crucial races, before falling on a Gujarat counter Kashvee Gautam. Despite a few feet that falls, the pursuit of MI has never been threatened, such as experimentation Harmanpreet KaurThe side had enough depth to finish the game. The final touch was added by SAJEEVAN SAJANA (10 not out) and G Kamalini (4 steps out), whose partnership has been comfortably reaching 122/5 in 16.1 Overs, guaranteeing its victory with 23 balls to lose. The gentle pursuit of Mi has shown its solid balance and in -depth of team, and their clinical performance with the bat has ensured a transparent victory, which makes it one of the most convincing victories of the competition so far
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
First victory for Mumbai Indians in this WPL. Thanks to Queen Nat Sciver-Brunt. pic.twitter.com/fy91cdpj9c
– Ratnish (@loyalsachinfan) February 18, 2025
The Mumbai Indians defeated the Guants of Gujarat by 5 counters 🏏#women #cricket # WPL2025 #Ggvmi pic.twitter.com/yjhns9nqnm
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) February 18, 2025
Never lost against the giants of Gujarat for women in the history of WPL, it’s 5-0 now
Domination 🙌#Tatawpl # WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/wxomgtzxla
– Mumbai Indians FC (@MipaltanFamily) February 18, 2025
Mumbai Indian women with the first victory of # WPL2025 Season. Nat Sciver-Brunt was fantastic as always. On the next. #MiWVSGGW #Wellplayed
– Gaurang Mestry (@ Gaurang321) February 18, 2025
𝐍o. 𝐒Topping. 𝐁rilliance 🫡
Fifty consecutive for the Nat Sciver-Brunt still dependent 👏👏
Updates ▶ https://t.co/aczhtpyoet#Tatawpl | #Ggvmi | @Mipaltan pic.twitter.com/bogptwrzgs
– Premier League (WPL) (@ wplt20) February 18, 2025
Nat Sciver Brunt is really one of the best versatile female cricket!#MivSGG pic.twitter.com/7fk8rfgki6
– विशाल (@vishashinde_) February 18, 2025
A goddess in action. Again.
80 points and a counter in the last match.
57 points and two counters today.She is Nat Sciver Brunt. She is my whole.
Adding it to my profile was the best decision I have ever made. pic.twitter.com/qqjlvjvcdy
– Guy (@whattaaguyy) February 18, 2025
There are only a few more things than to see Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver Brunt banging together 😻🤍💫
– Stranger Buddy 🦋 (@ BuddyStrange23) February 18, 2025
Jinklooo! 🥳#Aalire #Mumbaiindiens #Tatawpl #Ggvmi pic.twitter.com/afgjxg26s3
– Mumbai Indians (@Mipaltan) February 18, 2025
Not the end that we wanted home, but we will come back stronger! 💪🏻#Ggvmi # TATAWPL2025 #Gujaratgiants #Bring it #Adani pic.twitter.com/l8uclngptz
– Gujarat Giants (@giant_cricket) February 18, 2025
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