The losing streak against Gujarat Giants finally ends Mumbai Indians A superb all-round effort from captain Ashley Gardner and Georgia Wareham sealed their place in the Women's Premier League Eliminator with a thrilling 11-run win.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! Gujarat team, who came to bat first, looked to be in trouble right from the beginning, due to disciplined bowling, the wickets of Anushka Sharma (33) and Sophie Devine (25) fell in quick succession in just two extra runs. amelia kerr (2/26) and Shabnim Ismail (1/29) slowed down the scoring. But Gardner and Wareham saved the innings by making an important partnership of 71 runs. Gardner's aggressive 46 runs off 28 balls with the help of seven fours and a six and Wareham's 44 runs off 26 balls helped Gujarat post a competitive score of 167 runs for 4 wickets, of which 61 runs came in the last five overs. Chasing 168 runs on a difficult wicket proved difficult for Mumbai. captain Harmanpreet Kaur Fighting bravely, he scored 82 not out off 48 balls, including eight fours and four sixes, but the required run rate proved too fast. Gujarat's bowlers remained patient, with Gardner taking 1/26 and Wareham 2/26, and dismissing key batsmen Amelia Kerr (20) and Sanskriti Gupta (0). Despite Harmanpreet's late attack, Mumbai managed to score 156/7. The win was Gujarat's first win over the defending champions after eight consecutive defeats and secured their place in Tuesday's eliminator. Mumbai's fate now hinges on the final league match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors on Sunday, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have already booked a place in the final directly.
Leave a Reply