WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Thump Gujarat By 143 Runs To Win Tournament Opener

Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians are off to a flying start in WPL 2023 as they kick off their campaign with a dominating 143-run win over Gujarat Giants.

Harmanpreet Kaur wrote her name in history books by scoring 65 runs off just 30 balls with help of 14 blistering boundaries to destroy Gujarat Giants.

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Gujarat vs Mumbai (GG vs MI) WPL 2023 Highlights: Bowlers and Harmanpreet Kaur (30-ball 65) ensured Mumbai Indians (MI) face no jitters as depleted Gujarat Giants were beaten comprehensively by them in inaugural match of Women's Premier League (WPL 2023) on Saturday, March 4, at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium. This humiliating loss will certainly force Gujarat management to sit down and take note ahead of their next match in WPL. It was certainly a forgettable first outing for Gujarat Giants. Mumbai, on the other hand, are off to a flying start in WPL as they kick off their campaign with a dominating 143-run win. 

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Batting first, Harmanpreet Kaur wrote her name in history books by scoring 65 runs off just 30 balls with, laced with 14 blistering boundaries to destroy Gujarat, help Mumbai post a huge total of 207/5.

The right-handed not only scored a historic fifty but also stitched a solid 89 run partnership for fourth wicket with New Zealand batter Amelia Kerr, who contributed with an unbeaten 45 off just 24 balls with six fours and a six.

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.

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.

Mumbai Indians playing XI: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque

Gujarat Giants playing XI: Beth Mooney(w/c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Dayalan Hemalatha, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Monica Patel, Mansi Joshi

(With PTI Inputs)