Mumbai Indians trounced Gujarat Giants by seven wickets behind a devastating 95 not out from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Mumbai Indians came back roaring to upset Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in their Women’s Premier League match on Saturday in New Delhi. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur pounded a savage 95 not out (48 balls, 10x4s, 5×6). In 19.5 overs, Mumbai Indians, needing to chase 191 to win, ended at 191/3. Yastika Bhatia, the wicketkeeper-battler, gave the Mumbai Indians a great start as she hit eight fours and a six to score 49 off of 36 balls. Gujarat Giants earlier amassed 190 for 7, with captain Beth Mooney leading the way with a brilliant 66 off 35 balls that included three sixes and eight fours.
Gujarat Giants earlier amassed 190 for 7, with captain Beth Mooney leading the way with a brilliant 66 off 35 balls that included three sixes and eight fours. To take the lead, though, was Dayalan Hemalatha, who scored a fierce 74 off just 40 balls, including two sixes and nine fours. Mooney and Hemalatha scored 121 runs in just 62 balls for the second wicket, laying the groundwork for a large total.