Mumbai Indians on Tuesday became the first team in the Women’s Premier League to qualify for the playoffs. In the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team maintained its dominance by defeating Gujarat Giants by 55 runs for their fifth straight victory.
Captain Kaur produced a superb 51-run knock, propelling her team to a fight-worthy total of 162/8. Yastika Bhatia provided the league leaders another strong start with 44 runs, while Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed 36 runs in support.
Amelia Kerr contributed 19 runs as well, while the Giants’ best bowler, Ashleigh Gardner, contributed 3 wickets.
Sneh Rana’s team could only muster 107/9 in response, handing the Indians an important win.
With 22, Harleen Deol led her squad in runs scored, while Hayley Matthews claimed three victims.
After five victories in as many games, Harmanpreet and company maintained their winning streak and solidified their position atop the standings.
Mumbai Indians secured their position in the top three and qualified for the playoffs with 10 points, continuing to set the bar high for other teams.
Delhi Capitals are in second position, 8 points behind Mumbai Indians, after winning four of their last five games.
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With four points from as many games, UP Warriroz, who take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 15 at the DY Patil Stadium, are now in third position. They have won twice and suffered two losses.
With their most recent loss, the Giants are still in fourth place with two points after five games.
After suffering five losses so far in the WPL 2023, Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bangalore are in in last position and will be attempting to increase their win total by defeating the Warriorz on Wednesday.